Hello Everyone.
This is my first post so please forgive me if I do not follow proper etiquette.
As an avid gun collector, I have come into possession of what looks to be a S&W Model 3. Hope you can help to verify and inform?
The gun is a double-action, nickel plated, top breakdown Smith and Wesson revolver. The patent dates behind the front site say-"Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. U.S.A. Pat'd Jan 17 & 24 65, July 11 65, Aug 24, 69 July 25 71 Dec. 2 to May 11 & 25 1880". The grips look to be walnut. The serial number is 507xx and is located on the butt of the frame and also on the cylinder.
I will try to attach a picture albeit a poor one. I have insured all of my guns and they are safely secured but I would like to know what this revolver really is.
Thanks for your help.
This is my first post so please forgive me if I do not follow proper etiquette.
As an avid gun collector, I have come into possession of what looks to be a S&W Model 3. Hope you can help to verify and inform?
The gun is a double-action, nickel plated, top breakdown Smith and Wesson revolver. The patent dates behind the front site say-"Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass. U.S.A. Pat'd Jan 17 & 24 65, July 11 65, Aug 24, 69 July 25 71 Dec. 2 to May 11 & 25 1880". The grips look to be walnut. The serial number is 507xx and is located on the butt of the frame and also on the cylinder.
I will try to attach a picture albeit a poor one. I have insured all of my guns and they are safely secured but I would like to know what this revolver really is.
Thanks for your help.