Smith and Wesson
.38 Double Action
Third Model
Smith and Wesson produced the .38 Double Action Third Model from 1884 to 1895 in blue and nickel finish.
In 1885 the Boston Police Dept ordered 800 Smith and
Wesson “.38 Double Action 3rd Model” top break revolvers. They were
chambered in .38 S&W black powder. The .38 S&W BP was replaced by
the .38 S&W and .38 Special, both with smokeless powder. These
revolvers were delivered in a two week period Jan-Feb 1885. The revolver
is slightly smaller than the current S&W Model 36 and had Bakelite
grips. The grips on this gun are worn smooth