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Smith wesson baby russian with box
Guns International #: 101459346 Seller's Inventory #: 87817-17 oyy
Category: Smith & Wesson Pistols - Antique - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: collector59
Company: n/a
Member Since: 12/26/11
First Name: ralph
Last Name: Petrilli
State: Ohio
Zip: 44067
Country: United States
Phone: (216) 906-3997
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Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 70
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Check, Money order.
Description:
Smith & Wesson Baby Russian Revolver in its Original Picture Box
This is an S&W Baby Russian Revolver in caliber .38 S&W still in its original Smith and Wesson box. Its official name is the "38 Single Action 1st Model Revolver" as this was Smith and Wesson's very first pocket revolver with a top break action. The Baby Russian was produced for only a short time during the years 1875-76 with a distinctive elongated ejector rod housing located beneath the barrel. S&W quickly improved the design, the housing was shortened, and the 2nd Model was born in 1877 and was produced until 1891. Just over 25,000 of these First Models were produced, compared to over 108,000 of the Second Models.
This particular gun is in the low 7,000 serial range with nickel finish, early style checkered hard rubber grips with the plain S&W logo. All matching numbers. Baby Russians were offered only in 3-1/4" and 4" barrels...this gun having 3-1/4 " variant. Patent dates atop the barrel rib run from 1865 through the year 1875.
Overall, NRA Antique Excellent Condition retaining 96% original nickel plating overall. Markings are perfect. 75% original blue on the latch with 70% faded case colors remaining on the hammer. Grips are in excellent condition showing some slight wear from moving in the box with a perfect fit. The mechanics are perfect with a near mint bore. Very Good screws and pins throughout.
This little S&W picture box has done a great job protecting this gun through parts of three different centuries. It's in very nice original condition with a good image of the S&W Baby Russian Revolver on the lid with flak, what is really special is the distributor name inside the box, Robinson. How many 136 year old revolvers do you see still in their original boxes today? This is a great example of an early Boxed S&W Revolver at a fraction of the cost for a comparable Colt with its original box.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: smith wesson
Model: baby russian
Barrel Length: 3 1/4
Bore Condition: excellent