U.S. Martial American, Smith & Wesson
Guns International #: 100478964 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Revolvers - Cartridge - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Jay D.
Member Since: 4/11/08
First Name: Jay
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone: (916) 878-1966
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Number of Active Listings: 5
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Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: personal checks, money orders.certified checks.
Description:
A Very Good and Documented, Colorful, Calvary Issued, Scarce, U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson Model 3, American First Model Revolver..
The revolver was part of a shipment of 1,000 units, 800 blue finish and 200 in nickel finish. The American Revolver was the first cartridge revolver adopted by the U.S. military and saw usage throughout the Indian Wars as it was reported to have been issued to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Cavalry.
Surviving examples of the U.S. Martial Model 3 Americans are scarce and highly desirable in any condition and this example would rate in the top 50%. The barrel rib is marked "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS.U.S.A.PAT.JULY 10. 60. JAN. 17. FEB. 17. JULY 11. 65 & AUG. 24. 69" followed by "U.S.".... A small "A" ordnance sub-inspection mark is present on the left side of the frame, on top and under the cylinder, and in a cylinder flute. The letter "P" is found in three places on the right side of the frame. The serial number is marked on the butt and right grip panel. The rear of the cylinder, barrel latch and the barrel are marked "uUX." This rare and desirable U.S. martial revolver is listed by its serial number "1622" in the STANDARD CATALOG OF SMITH & WESSON by Jim Supica & Richard Nahas as a Model 3 that was purchased by the U.S. government. It is also lettered and Documented by Smith & Wesson Historian Roy Jinx.
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Antique: Yes