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Smith & Wesson Smith & Wesson New Model No.3 .44 Russian 6.5-inch

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

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

An improved Model 3 addressing reliability concerns from military use. The 44 Russian cartridge developed for this revolver was considered the most accurate revolver cartridge of the 19th century.

Type: Revolver

Action: Single-Action

Caliber: 44 Russian

Capacity: 6

Year introduced: 1878, USA

Weight: 40 oz

Overall length: 11.75"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: Target Shooting, Law Enforcement, Export Military