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Smith & Wesson Model 3
Introduced in 1878, Smith & Wesson New Model No.3 was Smith & Wessons perfected single action top break revolver, generally smaller and lighter than previous models. It returned to the original Smith & Wesson barrel latch system, a change stemming mainly from the company's desire to stop paying royalties to George W Schofield. It was, after the Colt Single Action Army, the most popular revolver of the later frontier era, in fact more New Model No.3s were made than Single Action Armies during the 19th century, though the majority went to foreign military contracts.
Specifications
(1878 - year)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .44 S&W
- Weight: 2.9 lb (1.3 kg)
- Length: 12 in (30.5 cm)
- Barrel length(s): 6.5 in (16.5 cm)
- Capacity: 6-round cylinder
- Fire Modes: Single Action
The Smith & Wesson New Model No.3 has been used in the following films:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannie Caulder | Robert Culp | Luther Price | 1971 |
| Hannie Caulder | Raquel Welch | Hannie Caulder | 1971 |
| Joe Kidd | John Saxon | Luis Chama | 1972 |
| Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, The | Casey Affleck | Bob Ford | 2007 |
See Also
- Smith & Wesson - A list of all firearms manufactured by Smith & Wesson.