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Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 American First Model 44 RF

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

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First large-caliber top-break revolver — revolutionary design.

Type: Revolver

Action: Single-Action

Caliber: 44 Henry Rimfire

Capacity: 6

Year introduced: 1870, USA

Weight: 48 oz

Overall length: 13.5"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: military, historical, collecting