Make: Smith & Wesson

Model: 24-3

Serial Number: ABZ4015

Year of Manufacture: 1983-1984

Caliber: .44 S&W Special

Action Type: Single And Double Action Revolver

Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”, the right is marked “.44 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG”. The butt is marked with the serial number. The yoke cut is marked with the model and serial numbers. The yoke and sides of the grip frame have inspection marks. The side plate has the S&W logo, the right of the frame has the four line Marcas Registradas. .

Barrel Length: 4”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Baughman style blade on a raised boss. The rear sight is a square notch in a micrometer click adjustable base.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are classic two-piece checkered Goncalo Alves target stocks with medallions. The checkering is still sharp. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blued with case hardened hammer and trigger.

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some stubborn fouling and evidence of firing. Bore rates 9/10 in this writer’s opinion. 

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The cylinder has a faint, incomplete turn line. The front of the cylinder has very light burn marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about very excellent condition. Please see the photos.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has almost no play. The double action is smooth and the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a serial matching blue S&W box, The box rates in about very good plus condition. The original tools are in the box.

Our Assessment: This is a great addition to any Smith Collector’s safe. The model 24-3 was a limited production run. It is estimated that only 2,625 of these revolvers were manufactured with the 4” barrel, Baughman sights and Target stocks, in S&W 44 SPL. It retains 99% of its original finish and comes with its original box. If you don’t plan on leaving it a safe queen we would understand, she has been fired, the gun fits well in the hand and points nicely, pair that with a crisp S&W trigger pull and you have a winner. This is a purpose built revolver for competition, and with the S&W name on it you can’t go wrong.