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Old 02-22-2021, 06:36 PM
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Beautiful old revolver. What is meant by the "Oil Hole Variation" ??
Early Smith & Wesson # 3 revolvers had an oil hole in the barrel web just in front of the hinge.

Show your oldest top break S&W revolver-fhg-1798-10-1500x1000-jpg

Image found on internet because unfortunately I do not own a Smith & Wesson # 3 American.
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