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 Applies scouting and patrolling principles

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

It is comprised of 40% original M60 parts

The presentation reads:-

291 such rifles were delivered by 1916

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 Applies scouting and patrolling principlesOriginal 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.