Original U.S. Smith & Wesson M1869 Top-Break Model 3 Revolver in .44 S&W with 8" Barrel - Serial 16234 Category_Display Guns & Parts Sets 291 such rifles were delivered

291 such rifles were delivered by 1916

The presentation reads:-

Applies scouting and patrolling principles in searching terrain for sign of enemy activity

The mounts are all  iron and TWO Ovals containing Inspector's Cartouches appear on the left side of the stock opposite the lock

Replaced after only six years with the pattern of 1822

Original U.S. Smith & Wesson M1869 Top-Break Model 3 Revolver in .44 S&W with 8" Barrel - Serial 16234 Category_Display Guns & Parts Sets 291 such rifles were deliveredOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an unusual old Wild West Revolver to find. This is a very nice Smith & Wesson Model 3 revolver in . 44 S&W, which was introduced in 1869 as the U. S. Army's principal sidearm, which they used until 1873. It features a long 8" barrel and has a cylinder capacity of 6 shots, and functions in single action only. The top of the barrel bears all the S. & W. patent dates up to 1869: SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS.