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Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Frontier Single Action Revolver

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Frontier Single Action Revolver

TITLE: Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Frontier Single Action Revolver​

MAKER: Smith & Wesson

MADE IN: Springfield, MA

CALIBER: .44-40 WCF Cartridge

DATE: 1885-1908

DIMENSIONS:  Barrel: 28”   Length: 44 ¾”   Height: 6 ¾”

INSCRIPTION:Serial Number 35089 / Barrel: 44 S&W OTO.  Site Area: SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A.  Handle: swan on both sides.  Action Area: S&W

CREDIT LINE: Guns from the Browning-Cowan Family

OBJECT ID: 986-12-048

Smith & Wesson faced competition with the Colt and their Single Action Army, which spurred the release of the No. 3 Frontier. However, the firearm was not as successful as the standard production and was later converted to .44 S&W caliber.

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