This is a Rare 1880 Smith & Wesson Model No.3 .44 cal. Russian Metallic Cartridges Center-Fire SN 31XXX. 6 1/2" inch Barrel. Lanyard Swivel on Butt. 85% original bluing. Excellent Bore. This was the favorite gun of most Old West U.S. Marshall's and of course a good number of Outlaws. Wyatt Earp had one, Buffalo Bill had one and Annie Oakley had 3 of the early ones of this gun. The original S&W gun preceded the Colt 45 Peacemaker by 3 1/2 yrs. VERY RARE. Please email cowboyron@cowboycabin.com with questions or call 406 270-2842.