Make / Model: Remington Smoot No. 3, Second Issue
Caliber: .38 Rimfire
Barrel Length: 3 3/4”
Action: Single-action, solid-frame, 5-shot spur-trigger pocket revolver
Year: Circa 1875–1885 (Antique – No FFL Required)

Markings
Top of barrel marked: “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION N.Y. / PAT. W.S. SMOOT OCT. 21. 1873” — correct for Smoot production.

Finish
Approx. 80%+ original nickel remains. High spots and flats show thinning, patina, and minor scattered oxidation, with stronger nickel in protected areas. Honest, untouched antique presentation.

Grips
Checkered hard-rubber birdshead grips, showing light wear but still well-defined. Panels are intact and secure.

Bore
Semi-bright with semi-sharp rifling and light frost throughout. Rates about 7/10 for an antique rimfire revolver.

Mechanics
Cylinder indexes properly, lockup is consistent, and the single-action functions as expected. Spur trigger and rotation feel correct for this model. Not test-fired. Cleaning may be required.

Overall Condition
A solid, correct example of a Remington Smoot No. 3 pocket revolver with original finish, attractive nickel patina, and functional mechanics. No evidence of restoration. A genuine period pocket gun from the late 19th century.

Assessment
Remington’s Smoot series combined compact defensive design with Remington’s manufacturing quality. The No. 3 in .38 Rimfire offered notable power for a pocket revolver of the era and remains one of the more desirable Smoot variants. This example’s markings, barrel length, and nickel finish make it a strong representative for collectors of 19th-century American pocket revolvers.

Antique – no FFL required