Original U.S. Smith & Wesson M1869 Top-Break Model 3 Revolver in .44 S&W with 8" Barrel - Serial 9557 Japanese Military Maps the detail on the leaves

the detail on the leaves is exquisite

with original lining and functional CONMAR zipper

None of the HMGs came to anything and the cartridges are merely collectors' items

one of four infantry regiments of the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army

a 3rd Air Army Air Force badge

Original U.S. Smith & Wesson M1869 Top-Break Model 3 Revolver in .44 S&W with 8" Barrel - Serial 9557 Japanese Military Maps the detail on the leavesOriginal 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.