S&W Model 3

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S&W Model 3 by Smith & Wesson

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Technical Specifications

Type Service revolver
Country of origin United States
Manufacturer Smith & Wesson, Ludwig Loewe & Company, Tula Arsenal
Designer Smith & Wesson
Produced 1868–1898
In service 1870–1915
Weight 1.3 kg
Length 305 mm
Barrel length 165 mm
Cartridge .44 Russian, .44 S&W American, .38 S&W, .44 Henry, .44-40 Winchester, .45 Schofield, .32 S&W
Action Single-action
Feed 6-round cylinder

Data from Smith & Wesson Model 3 (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: CC0 — Hmaag.

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