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Smith and Wesson .44 New Model No. 3 Single-Action Revolver, serial no. 25120
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Smith and Wesson .44 New Model No. 3 Single-Action Revolver, serial no. 25120

Smith & Wesson, maker and manufacturer · Tiffany & Co., maker and decorator

A special-order Smith & Wesson sent to Tiffany & Co. in 1888 and fitted with etched silver grips showing a buffalo hunt.

Date
ca. 1888
Collection
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Reference
24973

Record

Culture
American, Springfield, Massachusetts and New York
Medium
Nickel-plated steel, silver and other materials
Dimensions
L. 11 in. (27.9 cm); L. of barrel 5 in. (12.7 cm); Cal. .44 in. (11.2 mm); Wt. 2 lb. 8 oz. (1123 g)
Origin
New York, New York, United States

In the Tapestry

Made by
Smith & WessonA
Associated with
Tiffany & Co.A

Provenance and history

  1. ca. 1888

    Created by Smith & Wesson, Tiffany & Co.A

Sources

  1. A
  2. B

    collectionapi.metmuseum.org

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