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Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Second Model Russian Top Break Revolver, Reissue
Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Second Model Russian Top Break Revolver, Reissue
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Guns International #: 101491495
Seller's Inventory #: 20-6012
Category - Smith & Wesson Pistols - Antique
- .44 Russian Revolvers
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Brown
State:
Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone:
(423) 875-4868
Active Listings: 28
Total Listings: 1372
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. No returns on new firearms.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, American Express, USPS Money Order. NO CREDIT CARD FEES!!!
About Us: We are a small family owned business located in Hixson, Tennessee. Do you have firearms at home collecting dust? We have a lively consignment business. Our fee is 20% with a $50 minimum. Firearms are consigned for a an average period of 180 days but the length of period is negotiable. We also do handgun carry permit classes for the state of Tennessee. We have a nice indoor shooting range with reasonable rates. Please check us out at shooterssupply.
Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Second Model Russian Top Break Revolver, Reissue
Description:
In the early 1870s, Smith & Wesson received a series of orders from the Russian government for the Model No. 3 top break revolver for military usage. These orders would eventually reach a total of around 150,000 guns. The Russians asked for various changes to the design over time that S&W incorporated into much of their commercial production. The biggest of these changes was the introduction of the inside-lubricated bullet. Earlier, outside lubricated bullets had the rear half as small in diameter enough to fit inside the case mouth while the front half was the same diameter as the case mouth. This type of bullet can still be seen in the form of the .22 Long Rifle. Inside lubricated bullets had a “uniform” bullet diameter. This can be seen in any modern pistol cartridge. The new cartridge to introduce this type of bullet was named the .44 S&W Russian which become popular for target use (and defense) in the Old West. Eventually, the .44 Russian formed the basis for the famous .44 Special and the .44 Mangum cartridges (.44 Russian can be fired in revolvers chambered for those two cartridges). The 2nd Model Russian was introduced in 1873 as a development of the First Model. The First essentially had the same general appearance as the American Model and it is easy to get them confused unless you check the caliber markings. The 2nd Model Russian introduced all the features that most people expect to find on an S&W Russian revolver: the distinctive knuckle on the grip frame backstrap and the trigger guard spur. The 2nd Model also features a longer ejector housing than that found on the 3rd Model as well as a pinned front sight rather than integrally forged one. This example shown here has the Reissue stamp date on the top of the rib and so was not likely used by the Russians. The Reissue date stamp came about as the initial commercial guns, like their Russian contract counterparts, had the words “Russian Model” stamped on the rib. However, some governments who bought the pistols objected to this and an alternate marking ending in the Reissue patent date was made. This revolver has the letters “HHB” stamped on either side of the barrel. There is no way to tell if these are English alphabet letters or Cyrillic alphabet letters as both systems have letters that use the symbols “H” and “B”. In the Cyrillic case, the “H” represents the English letter “N” and the “B” is the English letter “V”. The revolver is in a worn state, which given the pistol’s age, is understandable. The external surface of the gun exhibits an advanced level of pitting, especially on the butt of the grip. Mechanically, the Russian still functions though the lockup between frame and barrel assemblies is a little loose, the barrel assembly having about 0.5 mm of play in upward movement when latched. The cylinder does lock up as it should, and the auto-ejection system works perfectly. Some of the screws have been “buggered” (the term the Standard Catalogue of the Smith & Wesson uses). The left grip was broken and then repaired, rather expertly given that no glue is visible. The bore exhibits pitting near the muzzle. Considering this revolver was intended only for exposed lead (i.e. non-jacketed) projectiles, it is doubtful that the pitting would have much effect on the accuracy of the revolver. This pistol likely has an interesting history to as many antique firearms do. It would certainly make an interesting addition to any S&W collection. Original S&W Russian revolvers are few and far between and becoming rarer and more expensive all the time.
SOLD
Handgun Caliber: .44 S&W Russian
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: No. 3 2nd Model Russian
Serial Number: 2584
Bore: Rifled
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: Auto-Eject, automatic 6-round ejection
Condition: Antique
Barrel Type: Ribbed
Action: Single Action Top Break
Triggers: Single
Stock: Walnut grips
Rib: Full length
Finish: Blued (originally)
Sights: Fixed
Manufacture Date: Between 1873 and 187
Description:
In the early 1870s, Smith & Wesson received a series of orders from the Russian government for the Model No. 3 top break revolver for military usage. These orders would eventually reach a total of around 150,000 guns. The Russians asked for various changes to the design over time that S&W incorporated into much of their commercial production. The biggest of these changes was the introduction of the inside-lubricated bullet. Earlier, outside lubricated bullets had the rear half as small in diameter enough to fit inside the case mouth while the front half was the same diameter as the case mouth. This type of bullet can still be seen in the form of the .22 Long Rifle. Inside lubricated bullets had a “uniform” bullet diameter. This can be seen in any modern pistol cartridge. The new cartridge to introduce this type of bullet was named the .44 S&W Russian which become popular for target use (and defense) in the Old West. Eventually, the .44 Russian formed the basis for the famous .44 Special and the .44 Mangum cartridges (.44 Russian can be fired in revolvers chambered for those two cartridges). The 2nd Model Russian was introduced in 1873 as a development of the First Model. The First essentially had the same general appearance as the American Model and it is easy to get them confused unless you check the caliber markings. The 2nd Model Russian introduced all the features that most people expect to find on an S&W Russian revolver: the distinctive knuckle on the grip frame backstrap and the trigger guard spur. The 2nd Model also features a longer ejector housing than that found on the 3rd Model as well as a pinned front sight rather than integrally forged one. This example shown here has the Reissue stamp date on the top of the rib and so was not likely used by the Russians. The Reissue date stamp came about as the initial commercial guns, like their Russian contract counterparts, had the words “Russian Model” stamped on the rib. However, some governments who bought the pistols objected to this and an alternate marking ending in the Reissue patent date was made. This revolver has the letters “HHB” stamped on either side of the barrel. There is no way to tell if these are English alphabet letters or Cyrillic alphabet letters as both systems have letters that use the symbols “H” and “B”. In the Cyrillic case, the “H” represents the English letter “N” and the “B” is the English letter “V”. The revolver is in a worn state, which given the pistol’s age, is understandable. The external surface of the gun exhibits an advanced level of pitting, especially on the butt of the grip. Mechanically, the Russian still functions though the lockup between frame and barrel assemblies is a little loose, the barrel assembly having about 0.5 mm of play in upward movement when latched. The cylinder does lock up as it should, and the auto-ejection system works perfectly. Some of the screws have been “buggered” (the term the Standard Catalogue of the Smith & Wesson uses). The left grip was broken and then repaired, rather expertly given that no glue is visible. The bore exhibits pitting near the muzzle. Considering this revolver was intended only for exposed lead (i.e. non-jacketed) projectiles, it is doubtful that the pitting would have much effect on the accuracy of the revolver. This pistol likely has an interesting history to as many antique firearms do. It would certainly make an interesting addition to any S&W collection. Original S&W Russian revolvers are few and far between and becoming rarer and more expensive all the time.
SOLD
Handgun Caliber: .44 S&W Russian
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: No. 3 2nd Model Russian
Serial Number: 2584
Bore: Rifled
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: Auto-Eject, automatic 6-round ejection
Condition: Antique
Barrel Type: Ribbed
Action: Single Action Top Break
Triggers: Single
Stock: Walnut grips
Rib: Full length
Finish: Blued (originally)
Sights: Fixed
Manufacture Date: Between 1873 and 187
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Guns International #: 101491495
Category - Smith & Wesson Pistols - Antique
- .44 Russian Revolvers
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Brown
State:
Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone:
(423) 875-4868
Active Listings: 28
Total Listings: 1372
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. No returns on new firearms.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii. Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, American Express, USPS Money Order. NO CREDIT CARD FEES!!!
About Us: We are a small family owned business located in Hixson, Tennessee. Do you have firearms at home collecting dust? We have a lively consignment business. Our fee is 20% with a $50 minimum. Firearms are consigned for a an average period of 180 days but the length of period is negotiable. We also do handgun carry permit classes for the state of Tennessee. We have a nice indoor shooting range with reasonable rates. Please check us out at shooterssupply.
Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Second Model Russian Top Break Revolver, Reissue
Description: In the early 1870s, Smith & Wesson received a series of orders from the Russian government for the Model No. 3 top break revolver for military usage. These orders would eventually reach a total of around 150,000 guns. The Russians asked for various changes to the design over time that S&W incorporated into much of their commercial production. The biggest of these changes was the introduction of the inside-lubricated bullet. Earlier, outside lubricated bullets had the rear half as small in diameter enough to fit inside the case mouth while the front half was the same diameter as the case mouth. This type of bullet can still be seen in the form of the .22 Long Rifle. Inside lubricated bullets had a “uniform” bullet diameter. This can be seen in any modern pistol cartridge. The new cartridge to introduce this type of bullet was named the .44 S&W Russian which become popular for target use (and defense) in the Old West. Eventually, the .44 Russian formed the basis for the famous .44 Special and the .44 Mangum cartridges (.44 Russian can be fired in revolvers chambered for those two cartridges). The 2nd Model Russian was introduced in 1873 as a development of the First Model. The First essentially had the same general appearance as the American Model and it is easy to get them confused unless you check the caliber markings. The 2nd Model Russian introduced all the features that most people expect to find on an S&W Russian revolver: the distinctive knuckle on the grip frame backstrap and the trigger guard spur. The 2nd Model also features a longer ejector housing than that found on the 3rd Model as well as a pinned front sight rather than integrally forged one. This example shown here has the Reissue stamp date on the top of the rib and so was not likely used by the Russians. The Reissue date stamp came about as the initial commercial guns, like their Russian contract counterparts, had the words “Russian Model” stamped on the rib. However, some governments who bought the pistols objected to this and an alternate marking ending in the Reissue patent date was made. This revolver has the letters “HHB” stamped on either side of the barrel. There is no way to tell if these are English alphabet letters or Cyrillic alphabet letters as both systems have letters that use the symbols “H” and “B”. In the Cyrillic case, the “H” represents the English letter “N” and the “B” is the English letter “V”. The revolver is in a worn state, which given the pistol’s age, is understandable. The external surface of the gun exhibits an advanced level of pitting, especially on the butt of the grip. Mechanically, the Russian still functions though the lockup between frame and barrel assemblies is a little loose, the barrel assembly having about 0.5 mm of play in upward movement when latched. The cylinder does lock up as it should, and the auto-ejection system works perfectly. Some of the screws have been “buggered” (the term the Standard Catalogue of the Smith & Wesson uses). The left grip was broken and then repaired, rather expertly given that no glue is visible. The bore exhibits pitting near the muzzle. Considering this revolver was intended only for exposed lead (i.e. non-jacketed) projectiles, it is doubtful that the pitting would have much effect on the accuracy of the revolver. This pistol likely has an interesting history to as many antique firearms do. It would certainly make an interesting addition to any S&W collection. Original S&W Russian revolvers are few and far between and becoming rarer and more expensive all the time. SOLD Handgun Caliber: .44 S&W Russian Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: No. 3 2nd Model Russian Serial Number: 2584 Bore: Rifled Chambers: 6 Ejectors: Auto-Eject, automatic 6-round ejection Condition: Antique Barrel Type: Ribbed Action: Single Action Top Break Triggers: Single Stock: Walnut grips Rib: Full length Finish: Blued (originally) Sights: Fixed Manufacture Date: Between 1873 and 187 |
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Guns International #: 101491495
Seller's Inventory #: 20-6012
Category - Smith & Wesson Pistols - Antique
- .44 Russian Revolvers
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Brown
State:
Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone:
(423) 875-4868
Active Listings: 28
Total Listings: 1372
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. No returns on new firearms.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, American Express, USPS Money Order. NO CREDIT CARD FEES!!!
About Us: We are a small family owned business located in Hixson, Tennessee. Do you have firearms at home collecting dust? We have a lively consignment business. Our fee is 20% with a $50 minimum. Firearms are consigned for a an average period of 180 days but the length of period is negotiable. We also do handgun carry permit classes for the state of Tennessee. We have a nice indoor shooting range with reasonable rates. Please check us out at shooterssupply.
Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Second Model Russian Top Break Revolver, Reissue
Description:
In the early 1870s, Smith & Wesson received a series of orders from the Russian government for the Model No. 3 top break revolver for military usage. These orders would eventually reach a total of around 150,000 guns. The Russians asked for various changes to the design over time that S&W incorporated into much of their commercial production. The biggest of these changes was the introduction of the inside-lubricated bullet. Earlier, outside lubricated bullets had the rear half as small in diameter enough to fit inside the case mouth while the front half was the same diameter as the case mouth. This type of bullet can still be seen in the form of the .22 Long Rifle. Inside lubricated bullets had a “uniform” bullet diameter. This can be seen in any modern pistol cartridge. The new cartridge to introduce this type of bullet was named the .44 S&W Russian which become popular for target use (and defense) in the Old West. Eventually, the .44 Russian formed the basis for the famous .44 Special and the .44 Mangum cartridges (.44 Russian can be fired in revolvers chambered for those two cartridges). The 2nd Model Russian was introduced in 1873 as a development of the First Model. The First essentially had the same general appearance as the American Model and it is easy to get them confused unless you check the caliber markings. The 2nd Model Russian introduced all the features that most people expect to find on an S&W Russian revolver: the distinctive knuckle on the grip frame backstrap and the trigger guard spur. The 2nd Model also features a longer ejector housing than that found on the 3rd Model as well as a pinned front sight rather than integrally forged one. This example shown here has the Reissue stamp date on the top of the rib and so was not likely used by the Russians. The Reissue date stamp came about as the initial commercial guns, like their Russian contract counterparts, had the words “Russian Model” stamped on the rib. However, some governments who bought the pistols objected to this and an alternate marking ending in the Reissue patent date was made. This revolver has the letters “HHB” stamped on either side of the barrel. There is no way to tell if these are English alphabet letters or Cyrillic alphabet letters as both systems have letters that use the symbols “H” and “B”. In the Cyrillic case, the “H” represents the English letter “N” and the “B” is the English letter “V”. The revolver is in a worn state, which given the pistol’s age, is understandable. The external surface of the gun exhibits an advanced level of pitting, especially on the butt of the grip. Mechanically, the Russian still functions though the lockup between frame and barrel assemblies is a little loose, the barrel assembly having about 0.5 mm of play in upward movement when latched. The cylinder does lock up as it should, and the auto-ejection system works perfectly. Some of the screws have been “buggered” (the term the Standard Catalogue of the Smith & Wesson uses). The left grip was broken and then repaired, rather expertly given that no glue is visible. The bore exhibits pitting near the muzzle. Considering this revolver was intended only for exposed lead (i.e. non-jacketed) projectiles, it is doubtful that the pitting would have much effect on the accuracy of the revolver. This pistol likely has an interesting history to as many antique firearms do. It would certainly make an interesting addition to any S&W collection. Original S&W Russian revolvers are few and far between and becoming rarer and more expensive all the time.
SOLD
Handgun Caliber: .44 S&W Russian
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: No. 3 2nd Model Russian
Serial Number: 2584
Bore: Rifled
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: Auto-Eject, automatic 6-round ejection
Condition: Antique
Barrel Type: Ribbed
Action: Single Action Top Break
Triggers: Single
Stock: Walnut grips
Rib: Full length
Finish: Blued (originally)
Sights: Fixed
Manufacture Date: Between 1873 and 187
Description:
In the early 1870s, Smith & Wesson received a series of orders from the Russian government for the Model No. 3 top break revolver for military usage. These orders would eventually reach a total of around 150,000 guns. The Russians asked for various changes to the design over time that S&W incorporated into much of their commercial production. The biggest of these changes was the introduction of the inside-lubricated bullet. Earlier, outside lubricated bullets had the rear half as small in diameter enough to fit inside the case mouth while the front half was the same diameter as the case mouth. This type of bullet can still be seen in the form of the .22 Long Rifle. Inside lubricated bullets had a “uniform” bullet diameter. This can be seen in any modern pistol cartridge. The new cartridge to introduce this type of bullet was named the .44 S&W Russian which become popular for target use (and defense) in the Old West. Eventually, the .44 Russian formed the basis for the famous .44 Special and the .44 Mangum cartridges (.44 Russian can be fired in revolvers chambered for those two cartridges). The 2nd Model Russian was introduced in 1873 as a development of the First Model. The First essentially had the same general appearance as the American Model and it is easy to get them confused unless you check the caliber markings. The 2nd Model Russian introduced all the features that most people expect to find on an S&W Russian revolver: the distinctive knuckle on the grip frame backstrap and the trigger guard spur. The 2nd Model also features a longer ejector housing than that found on the 3rd Model as well as a pinned front sight rather than integrally forged one. This example shown here has the Reissue stamp date on the top of the rib and so was not likely used by the Russians. The Reissue date stamp came about as the initial commercial guns, like their Russian contract counterparts, had the words “Russian Model” stamped on the rib. However, some governments who bought the pistols objected to this and an alternate marking ending in the Reissue patent date was made. This revolver has the letters “HHB” stamped on either side of the barrel. There is no way to tell if these are English alphabet letters or Cyrillic alphabet letters as both systems have letters that use the symbols “H” and “B”. In the Cyrillic case, the “H” represents the English letter “N” and the “B” is the English letter “V”. The revolver is in a worn state, which given the pistol’s age, is understandable. The external surface of the gun exhibits an advanced level of pitting, especially on the butt of the grip. Mechanically, the Russian still functions though the lockup between frame and barrel assemblies is a little loose, the barrel assembly having about 0.5 mm of play in upward movement when latched. The cylinder does lock up as it should, and the auto-ejection system works perfectly. Some of the screws have been “buggered” (the term the Standard Catalogue of the Smith & Wesson uses). The left grip was broken and then repaired, rather expertly given that no glue is visible. The bore exhibits pitting near the muzzle. Considering this revolver was intended only for exposed lead (i.e. non-jacketed) projectiles, it is doubtful that the pitting would have much effect on the accuracy of the revolver. This pistol likely has an interesting history to as many antique firearms do. It would certainly make an interesting addition to any S&W collection. Original S&W Russian revolvers are few and far between and becoming rarer and more expensive all the time.
SOLD
Handgun Caliber: .44 S&W Russian
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: No. 3 2nd Model Russian
Serial Number: 2584
Bore: Rifled
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: Auto-Eject, automatic 6-round ejection
Condition: Antique
Barrel Type: Ribbed
Action: Single Action Top Break
Triggers: Single
Stock: Walnut grips
Rib: Full length
Finish: Blued (originally)
Sights: Fixed
Manufacture Date: Between 1873 and 187
Guns International #: 101491495
Seller's Inventory #: 20-6012
Guns International #: 101491495
Seller's Inventory #: 20-6012
Category - Smith & Wesson Pistols - Antique
- .44 Russian Revolvers
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Brown
State:
Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone:
(423) 875-4868
Active Listings: 28
Total Listings: 1372
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. No returns on new firearms.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, American Express, USPS Money Order. NO CREDIT CARD FEES!!!
About Us: We are a small family owned business located in Hixson, Tennessee. Do you have firearms at home collecting dust? We have a lively consignment business. Our fee is 20% with a $50 minimum. Firearms are consigned for a an average period of 180 days but the length of period is negotiable. We also do handgun carry permit classes for the state of Tennessee. We have a nice indoor shooting range with reasonable rates. Please check us out at shooterssupply.
Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Second Model Russian Top Break Revolver, Reissue
Description:
In the early 1870s, Smith & Wesson received a series of orders from the Russian government for the Model No. 3 top break revolver for military usage. These orders would eventually reach a total of around 150,000 guns. The Russians asked for various changes to the design over time that S&W incorporated into much of their commercial production. The biggest of these changes was the introduction of the inside-lubricated bullet. Earlier, outside lubricated bullets had the rear half as small in diameter enough to fit inside the case mouth while the front half was the same diameter as the case mouth. This type of bullet can still be seen in the form of the .22 Long Rifle. Inside lubricated bullets had a “uniform” bullet diameter. This can be seen in any modern pistol cartridge. The new cartridge to introduce this type of bullet was named the .44 S&W Russian which become popular for target use (and defense) in the Old West. Eventually, the .44 Russian formed the basis for the famous .44 Special and the .44 Mangum cartridges (.44 Russian can be fired in revolvers chambered for those two cartridges). The 2nd Model Russian was introduced in 1873 as a development of the First Model. The First essentially had the same general appearance as the American Model and it is easy to get them confused unless you check the caliber markings. The 2nd Model Russian introduced all the features that most people expect to find on an S&W Russian revolver: the distinctive knuckle on the grip frame backstrap and the trigger guard spur. The 2nd Model also features a longer ejector housing than that found on the 3rd Model as well as a pinned front sight rather than integrally forged one. This example shown here has the Reissue stamp date on the top of the rib and so was not likely used by the Russians. The Reissue date stamp came about as the initial commercial guns, like their Russian contract counterparts, had the words “Russian Model” stamped on the rib. However, some governments who bought the pistols objected to this and an alternate marking ending in the Reissue patent date was made. This revolver has the letters “HHB” stamped on either side of the barrel. There is no way to tell if these are English alphabet letters or Cyrillic alphabet letters as both systems have letters that use the symbols “H” and “B”. In the Cyrillic case, the “H” represents the English letter “N” and the “B” is the English letter “V”. The revolver is in a worn state, which given the pistol’s age, is understandable. The external surface of the gun exhibits an advanced level of pitting, especially on the butt of the grip. Mechanically, the Russian still functions though the lockup between frame and barrel assemblies is a little loose, the barrel assembly having about 0.5 mm of play in upward movement when latched. The cylinder does lock up as it should, and the auto-ejection system works perfectly. Some of the screws have been “buggered” (the term the Standard Catalogue of the Smith & Wesson uses). The left grip was broken and then repaired, rather expertly given that no glue is visible. The bore exhibits pitting near the muzzle. Considering this revolver was intended only for exposed lead (i.e. non-jacketed) projectiles, it is doubtful that the pitting would have much effect on the accuracy of the revolver. This pistol likely has an interesting history to as many antique firearms do. It would certainly make an interesting addition to any S&W collection. Original S&W Russian revolvers are few and far between and becoming rarer and more expensive all the time.
SOLD
Handgun Caliber: .44 S&W Russian
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: No. 3 2nd Model Russian
Serial Number: 2584
Bore: Rifled
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: Auto-Eject, automatic 6-round ejection
Condition: Antique
Barrel Type: Ribbed
Action: Single Action Top Break
Triggers: Single
Stock: Walnut grips
Rib: Full length
Finish: Blued (originally)
Sights: Fixed
Manufacture Date: Between 1873 and 187
Description:
In the early 1870s, Smith & Wesson received a series of orders from the Russian government for the Model No. 3 top break revolver for military usage. These orders would eventually reach a total of around 150,000 guns. The Russians asked for various changes to the design over time that S&W incorporated into much of their commercial production. The biggest of these changes was the introduction of the inside-lubricated bullet. Earlier, outside lubricated bullets had the rear half as small in diameter enough to fit inside the case mouth while the front half was the same diameter as the case mouth. This type of bullet can still be seen in the form of the .22 Long Rifle. Inside lubricated bullets had a “uniform” bullet diameter. This can be seen in any modern pistol cartridge. The new cartridge to introduce this type of bullet was named the .44 S&W Russian which become popular for target use (and defense) in the Old West. Eventually, the .44 Russian formed the basis for the famous .44 Special and the .44 Mangum cartridges (.44 Russian can be fired in revolvers chambered for those two cartridges). The 2nd Model Russian was introduced in 1873 as a development of the First Model. The First essentially had the same general appearance as the American Model and it is easy to get them confused unless you check the caliber markings. The 2nd Model Russian introduced all the features that most people expect to find on an S&W Russian revolver: the distinctive knuckle on the grip frame backstrap and the trigger guard spur. The 2nd Model also features a longer ejector housing than that found on the 3rd Model as well as a pinned front sight rather than integrally forged one. This example shown here has the Reissue stamp date on the top of the rib and so was not likely used by the Russians. The Reissue date stamp came about as the initial commercial guns, like their Russian contract counterparts, had the words “Russian Model” stamped on the rib. However, some governments who bought the pistols objected to this and an alternate marking ending in the Reissue patent date was made. This revolver has the letters “HHB” stamped on either side of the barrel. There is no way to tell if these are English alphabet letters or Cyrillic alphabet letters as both systems have letters that use the symbols “H” and “B”. In the Cyrillic case, the “H” represents the English letter “N” and the “B” is the English letter “V”. The revolver is in a worn state, which given the pistol’s age, is understandable. The external surface of the gun exhibits an advanced level of pitting, especially on the butt of the grip. Mechanically, the Russian still functions though the lockup between frame and barrel assemblies is a little loose, the barrel assembly having about 0.5 mm of play in upward movement when latched. The cylinder does lock up as it should, and the auto-ejection system works perfectly. Some of the screws have been “buggered” (the term the Standard Catalogue of the Smith & Wesson uses). The left grip was broken and then repaired, rather expertly given that no glue is visible. The bore exhibits pitting near the muzzle. Considering this revolver was intended only for exposed lead (i.e. non-jacketed) projectiles, it is doubtful that the pitting would have much effect on the accuracy of the revolver. This pistol likely has an interesting history to as many antique firearms do. It would certainly make an interesting addition to any S&W collection. Original S&W Russian revolvers are few and far between and becoming rarer and more expensive all the time.
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Handgun Caliber: .44 S&W Russian
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: No. 3 2nd Model Russian
Serial Number: 2584
Bore: Rifled
Chambers: 6
Ejectors: Auto-Eject, automatic 6-round ejection
Condition: Antique
Barrel Type: Ribbed
Action: Single Action Top Break
Triggers: Single
Stock: Walnut grips
Rib: Full length
Finish: Blued (originally)
Sights: Fixed
Manufacture Date: Between 1873 and 187
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