Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Smith & Wesson Model 3
Category
Country
Production
1869–1898
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
98
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1868
- Service Entry Year1870
- DesignerSmith & Wesson
- Weight (Empty)1.3 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge.44 Russian, .44 S&W American, .38 S&W, .44 Henry, .44-40 Winchester, .45 Schofield, .32 S&W
- Calibre10.9 mm
- Case Length31.6 mm
- Bullet Weight15.9 g
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
- Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
- Muzzle Energy1,150
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Maximum Range150 m
- Sighting Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length165 mm
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeFixed front post and rear notch
- Sight Radius150 mm
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length305 mm
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1868
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1869Production started
- 1870Entered service
- 1885First deployment: North-West Rebellion
- 1898Production ended
157
years in service
29
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 12 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
SMITH & WESSON MODEL 3 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·50% loss
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries12country
06 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
105REVOLVERS11PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · REVOLVERS1222UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS1PERFORMANCE/PRICE · REVOLVERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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