SMITH & WESSON ENGRAVED NEW MODEL NO 3 CASED.

SERIAL NUMBER: 2007 BARREL: 6 1/2" CALIBER: 22 . Factory Gustave Young Engraved Hartley & Graham Cased New Model #3 Target. Shipped on January 10, 1881 to Hartley & Graham in New York City, this unique cased factory Gustave Young engraved New Model No. 3 Target is an exceptional example. This early serial number target is adorned with Gustave?s classic No. 3 coverage factory engraving with original silver plating and pearl grips. Note the Hartley & Graham marked original display case! The gun retains an impressive amount of the original silver plating, which has not been polished and remains a wonderful dark patina, with the balance a pleasing and well blending gunmetal grey. The original factory mother of pearl grips fit to perfection and have extremely strong fire colors, with a period faux emerald having been added on the left panel. Converted in the period to .22 Long Rifle this interesting workmanship is done of the highest quality and order, potentially by Pope, who was known to do such conversions in the period. The cylinder retains strong gold wash finish with edge wear and softness. Matching numbers are found on the barrel, cylinder, target sight assembly and butt. Overall a highly unique and factory Gustave Young engraved New Model No. 3 that will have a special place in any collection of highly decorated arms. ANTIQUE