^Lot 217 SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL #3 TARGET SERIAL 24

SERIAL 24. BARREL 6.5". CALIBER 32-44. MADE 1878. Matching serial number scratched on left inside grip panel. Matching serial number on cylinder, release and barrel. Factory nickel finish, case color trigger guard & hammer, front target sight, target rear sight, black gutta percha grips. Very low first week production serial number. Condition. There is some light age freckling on cylinder and a bit on frame but still retains over 93% original nickel with bright case colors remaining. Grips are near mint. Rifling is strong. Indexes and locks up correctly. Antique.