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Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 .44-40 Frontier Guns International #: 100622219 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: goodmanguns Company: William T. Goodman Member Since: 10/16/15 First Name: William Last Name: Goodman State: Montana Zip: 59715 Country: United States Phone: (406) 587-3131 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 53 Total Number of Listings: 3274 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order Description: VERY DESIRABLE AND HARD TO FIND UNALTERED NEW MODEL No. 3 FRONTIER .44-40 #21X, 6 1/2 " BARREL, only 2072 of these were made between 1885-1908 and of those 787 were converted to .44 Russian caliber and sold to the Japanese Navy- so that left a total of only 1286 New Model No. 3 revolvers in .44-40 caliber, and this is one. Probably less than a third or so of the original nickel remains- a little difficult to tell as where the nickel has either peeled or worn the metal is fairly bright and all blends well making for a most attractive example of this rare revolver, there is some scattered evidence of light rust that was wiped off (not buffed) on the right side of the barrel and on the front sight and maybe a touch of this on the outside of the cylinder- minor, fine+ rubber grips, bright nickel in all the protected areas and underneath the frame, exc. markings and matching serial numbers on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel catch, fine mech. and bore is also fine+ that might scrub out to near exc., nice screws, great Western S&W not often seen SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: S&W Model: New Model No. 3 .44-40 Frontier Serial Number: 21X Caliber Info: .44-40 Condition: fine Barrels: 6 1/2 Finish: nickel |