{"product_id":"new-model-no-3-44-russian-target-8","title":"New Model No. 3 .44 Russian Target 8\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA factory letter accompanies this impressive and important New Model No. 3 Target detailing its original shipment on March 7, 1901 to Smith \u0026amp; Wesson Employee and S\u0026amp;W Revolver Shooting Team Champion Mr. George W. Waterhouse! The letter confirms the rare configuration of an 8” barrel, target sights, original blue finish and checkered walnut grips. George Waterhouse was an employee at Smith \u0026amp; Wesson and also a member of the Smith \u0026amp; Wesson Revolver Shooting Team. One of his winning scores is published in DB Wesson’s book Bullet Holes as pictured; take particular note that the winning score best of ten shots was ’98’ with a .44 S\u0026amp;W on March 2, 1902, likely this exact firearm!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gun remains in wonderfully preserved all original condition retaining the majority of original bright blue finish with the balance some minor flaking on the grip straps along with a few very tiny scattered handling marks. The bore and cylinder chambers are excellent and the mechanical working order is flawless. A really important and uniquely configured New Model No. 3 in high condition for the very advanced collector.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G\u0026Z Vintage ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47941150605366,"sku":null,"price":10500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/6279\/1478\/files\/Smile-50.jpg?v=1790914422","url":"https:\/\/gzvintage.com\/products\/new-model-no-3-44-russian-target-8","provider":"G\u0026Z Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}