Manufactured from 1879 to 1887, the Model 320 revolving rifle is one of the rarest Smith & Wesson firearms produced. The production total production is just 977. 514 have 18 inch barrels. The Model 320 was manufactured using the frame, cylinder and basic action of the New Model No. 3 revolver with some minor differences in the hammer and trigger and the barrel made in two pieces. A slot is cut into the butt and a hole drilled in the back strap to accommodate the shoulder stock. This example features modified bead and notch sights on the barrel and a period non-factory added Lyman peep sight tapped in behind the hammer on top of rear grip strap. The top of the rib is marked with the two-line address/patent dates. The matching serial number appears on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. Blue finish with casehardened hammer and trigger guard. The barrel is fitted with a checkered red mottled forearm with the S&W monogram on the underside. The grips are matching with S&W monograms in a circle at the top. The stock is smooth walnut with blue finished attaching iron and a checkered black hard rubber buttplate with S&W monogram.

Very good. 25% of the original blue finish remains which is nearly all contained in the protected areas of barrel, fram and cylinder. The balance has primarily a gray patina. There is some isolated light pitting and scattered minor marks. The rear sight notch has been trimmed to provide a better sight picture with the peep sight. The forearm is bright with mild handling wear and the grips have a darker tone with light smoothing from handling. The stock is very good with minor marks. The action needs work as the cylinder spins freely and does not rotate. The markings are crisp. This is an opportunity to get your hands on a scarce Smith & Wesson revolving rifle.