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CASED Antique SMITH & WESSON No. 3 RUSSIAN 1st Model SINGLE ACTION Revolver “OLD OLD MODEL RUSSIAN” with ACCESSORIES
Guns International #: 103358981 Seller's Inventory #: 250083
Category: .44 Russian Revolvers - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
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State: Missouri
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Description:
CASED Antique SMITH & WESSON No. 3 RUSSIAN 1st Model SINGLE ACTION Revolver
“OLD OLD MODEL RUSSIAN” with ACCESSORIES
Here we present an antique Cased Smith & Wesson Model No. 3, 1st Model Single Action Revolver, often referred to by collectors as the “Old Old Model Russian” made circa 1871-74. Smith & Wesson produced large numbers of the Model 3, in three distinct models, for the Russian Empire by special order. The first was the 1st Model Russian (as is this one), with the Russian Ordnance Inspector mandating a number of improvements to the design, resulting in the 2nd Model Russian, with a final revision to the Russian design being known as the 3rd Model Russian. In 1877, S&W discontinued production of its Model 3 Russian, along with its other Model 3s (The American and The Schofield) in favor a new improved design called the “New Model” Number Three. Smith & Wesson nearly went bankrupt as a result of their Russian contract production, as the imperial government assigned a number of engineers and gunsmiths to reverse-engineer the Smith & Wesson design and then began to produce copies of the revolver.
Approximately 4,665 of the commercial variants of the “Old Old Model Russian” were manufactured in 1871-1874. Included is a hardwood case containing a cartridge block holding 24 rounds, a screwdriver, cleaning tools, and an oiler.
The overall condition is good. This example has been refinished in nickel. Strong action. The bore is mostly bright with a light frosted appearance towards the breech. Solid, replacement hand checkered grips. Markings are legible. The front sight has been slightly filed down. A hole is drilled on each side of the recoil shield. The serial number has been re-stamped on the grip frame. Case and accessories are good.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 8 inches.
Caliber: .44 S&W Russian
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$3500
#250083
Price: $3,500.00
Antique: Yes