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Very Rare 1st Year Issue from 1876 S&W “Baby Russian” Nickel .38 S&W
Guns International #: 101487508 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - 38/44
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vashman
Member Since: 2/26/20
First Name: John
Last Name: Vash Jr
State: West Virginia
Zip: 26330
Country: United States
Phone: (304) 629-0424
Number of Active Listings: 1
Total Number of Listings: 219
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Insured USPS Delivery
Payment Types Accepted: Zelle, USPS Money Order, Certified Bank Check
Description:
Antique Smith And Wesson “Baby Russian” .38 S&W First Model in Nickel Finish with Original Checkered Hard Rubber Grips with the S&W Monogram. Original nickel finish in 30-40% range. Mfg in 1876 with the Four Inch barrel. All matching numbers throughout. Extremely tight gun. Excellent mechanics. Locks up tight. Very good bore. Original grips. Left grip has partial crack near screw. Four digit serial number from the first year of production. Short two year production run. Very nice survivor. Factory letter from Smith and Wesson on this one showing July 20th 1876 shipment to Trimble & Kleibacker Co Of Baltimore, MD. They provided numerous "Baby Russians" to the Baltimore City Police Department during the 1870's. Serial number 6593 within the range of the pieces provided to the City Police the first year of issue. Backstrap shows attempt to remove the engraved markings of "Balto City Police". Great History. Great collectible.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Baby Russian
Serial Number: 6593
Barrel Length: 4”
Condition: Very good
Metal Condition: Very good
Bore Condition: Very good
Action: Single
Finish: Nickel
Manufacture Date: 1876
Item Location: WV