Original U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model No.3 "American" .44cal Nickel-Plated Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial 5408 German Navy - Kreigsmarine and has a rayon crown

and has a rayon crown lining

though there is GF in a circle on the bottom fitting

The lock bears ONLY the CROWN and NO V

with this example definitely being the centerfire type

Original U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model No.3 "American" .44cal Nickel-Plated Revolver with Factory Letter - Serial 5408 German Navy - Kreigsmarine and has a rayon crownOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a definitely a rare old Wild West Revolver to find! Here we have a fantastic Nickel Plated example of a Smith & Wesson "First Model" No. 3 American revolver in . 44 S&W American. The S&W Model No. 3 was introduced in 1869 as the U. S. Army's principal sidearm, which they used until 1873. However they also produced a commercial version at the same time, and this is it! This is the first example of a Model 3