"Old Model Russian"  >> Smith & Wesson, Second Model Russian
Guns International #: 102004070 Seller's Inventory #: 12/16/20
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge

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Seller: J Dre
Member Since: 4/11/08
First Name: JAY
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone: (916) 878-1966
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Number of Active Listings: 13
Total Number of Listings: 247
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

Payment Types Accepted: personal checks, certified checks.



Description:
   SOLD TO H W 7/23/22     ORIGINALLY manufactured from 1873 to 1878,  the  "Old Model Russian"  is easily recognizable by the spurred trigger guard.  The Second Model Russian was manufactured with a 7 inch solid rib barrel ...
The serial number  "35673"  is marked on the butt and the matching assembly number is marked on the frame,  cylinder,  barrel  and barrel latch.   Directly behind the serial number is a double stamped diamond with a double stamped "S" and an "H" inside the diamond. 

The top of the rib is marked   "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD. MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JULY 10.60. JAN. 17. FEB. 17. JULY. 11 65 & AUG. 24. 69. RUSSIAN MODEL"   
All Nickel finish with casehardened hammer,  trigger guard,  and trigger. 
The Condition is  fine. The revolver retains 90% +,  uncleaned or buffed,  "Original Nickel"  finish.  The nickle finish is worn off at the muzzle end of the  barrel,  the left side of the  top strap,  and on the edges of the grip straps.

There is a smooth dark patina on the exposed surfaces.  There is some speckled flaking on the frame. The hammer shows 20% dark original case colors, while the trigger guard has a smooth mottled gray patina.  The Grips are Fine overall. The Barrel Marking is clear. The Action is excellent. This one is  “as found”  untouched and unaltered like the old days.  With its Original Finish and Matching Numbers  it's  very handsome, and very affordable.. 

SOLD

Antique: Yes