S&W Model 3

**Im not Batman** · September 4th, 2014, 06:23 AM

Short video on American Heroes Channel about guns of the Old American West

http://www.ahctv.com/tv-shows/gunsli...nHeroesChannel

S&W Model 3

**dannyb** · September 4th, 2014, 06:50 AM

Thanks for that. Interesting presentation, especially the speculation that several of the Earps carried the large-frame S&W top break revolvers rather than the iconic Colts.

**Im not Batman** · September 4th, 2014, 09:32 PM

Glad someone liked that. Hope others see it. It's just a shorty short...

I enjoy those old stories ... Don't know that much about the Players and what they were slinging... But it's fun to think about.

I am more into WWII history. The LGS in Philly has a bunch of WWII Lugers... STAMPED... Real deals

**Ecclectic Collector** · September 5th, 2014, 06:06 AM

The S&W #3 is a bit slower on the draw and to fire than a Colt due to the different geometry of the hammer and grip shape, however reloading is faster than even a modern swing our cylinder gun.

It is very accurate though.

Without burning through the bandwidth, which of the #3 did the Earps supposedly use? The American model, Schofield or Russian variants?

**sprrdhawk44** · September 5th, 2014, 06:58 AM

Funny that you posted this, I've been really researching these lately. I'm probably going to get either a repro of a SAA or a Schofield in the near future.

**Ecclectic Collector** · September 5th, 2014, 06:23 PM

I have a Russian Model repo made by Uberti. I love it, but I'll be the first to say it is not everyone's cup of tea.

A good friend of mine bought one of the S&W custom shop Schofield 2000 models when it was being made. All I can say is WOW!