Tiger Mod. 3 .38 Special DA/SA Revolver, 3.25-inch Barrel, 5-Shot, Blued — F.I.E. Miami Import, Brazil (1966–1972)
This Brazilian-made Tiger Mod. 3 is a five-shot .38 Special revolver imported by F.I.E. Miami and marked I.N.A. with a pouncing tiger logo. Built with blued carbon steel with in-the-white hammer and trigger, and a round-butt frame, it features a 3.25-inch barrel, fixed sights, and checkered hardwood grips with INA medallions.
Its 1966–1972 production era and clear import and origin markings make it a distinctive, well-documented example.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver shows finish wear, with possible areas of pitting or rust. The chamber is clean, and the rifling appears sharp and shiny.
What’s Included
The Tiger Mod. 3 pairs a compact 3.25-inch barrel with a five-shot, swing-out fluted cylinder, delivering a classic DA/SA layout with an exposed, checkered hammer spur. The fixed sighting setup combines a serrated ramp front with a topstrap notch rear for a straightforward, durable sight picture.
Construction features blued carbon steel for the frame, barrel, and cylinder, with the hammer and trigger left in the white. The round-butt grip frame wears checkered hardwood grips with INA medallions, and the frame carries the distinctive pouncing tiger logo.
Import and origin marks include F.I.E. MIAMI FLA and MADE IN BRAZIL, with I.N.A. frame markings. This example reflects the S&W-influenced service-style design noted for these revolvers from the 1966–1972 era.
Chambered in .38 Special, the revolver maintains clean mechanical lines with its five-shot capacity and straightforward fixed-sight configuration, emphasizing practical handling and classic styling.