Manufactured 1879 to 1887 with a total production of only 977, this is one of the rarest Smith & Wesson firearms produced. Of the 977 manufactured, only 514 were made with the 18 inch barrel and only approximately 85-90 featured nickel plating, which is less than 10% of all production. This scarce and unusual Revolving Rifle 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, with the barrel composed of two pieces. A slot is cut into the butt and a hole drilled in the back strap to accommodate the shoulder stock, which is included. The 18 inch barrel features a blade front sight, a two leaf folding rear sight and a solid rib stamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. The forearm and grips are checkered red mottled hard rubber featuring S&W monograms. The stock is smooth walnut with nickel attaching iron and a checkered hard rubber buttplate with S&W monogram. The original hard leather case has brass corner protectors, felt lining and three compartments (one for the rifle, one for the stock and one for a box of cartridges). Comes with the rare stock tang peep sight and barrel globe front sight combination, and an equally rare full "picture label" box of UMC .320 S&W Revolving Rifle cartridges.