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Ralph is that list in his book called Gunsmithing Guns of the Old West. Just bought one on EBay anyways.

Given that there are both Long Strap and Short Strap New Model 3 in Target ( 1 7/16 inch and 1 9/16 inch cylinders ) was the ammo altered in any length after the long strap came around. Almost flush with the cylinder face for accuracy was the design as I understand it for the round casing. If...

Hi. Yours might be a short strap version like mine. Are you trimming your cases to 1.35 inches overall length. Just wondering if there is a different powder load for short strap vs long strap. ( 1 7/16 cylinder vs the later produced 1 9/16 cylinder ). Does anyone have the official diagram of the...

Rear Blade Replacement 38-44 Target Hi I would be very interested in finding out more about the drawings to get a rear blade fabricated. I just picked up a New Model 3 Target in 38-44 but noticed the rear blade does not fit well. Someone had replaced the original blade and there is a silver...