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Originally Posted by mmaher94087
Definitely a New Model #3 chambered in the .44 Russian cartridge. The engraving "looks" factory and possibly (likely?) done by one of the Young family engravers. The 'Target' sights are a plus, not to mention the engraving, as is the overall condition. Please spend the money to have it lettered and report back to us.
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I agree that the engraving looks original.
I have seen pics of Teddy Roosevelt's
New Model 3 that has very similar engraving from approx. the same time period.
Fantastic gun!
Likely shipped circa 1900