Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this eye catching top break action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson Old Model 3 Russian (2nd Model)!
A total of around 85,200 Old Model Russians were produced between 1873 and 1878, with the Russian government contracting for 70,000 of them.
A total of around 85,200 Old Model Russians were produced between 1873 and 1878, with the Russian government contracting for 70,000 of them.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Old Model 3 Russian (2nd Model)
Serial: 16631
Range of Manufacture: 1873-1878
Caliber: .44 S&W Russian
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Blade front / notch rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut
Action: Top Break action
Markings: Top of barrel features Russian cyrillic writing
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Contents:
This example will ship with the information paper!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Old Model 3 Russian (2nd Model)
Serial: 16631
Range of Manufacture: 1873-1878
Caliber: .44 S&W Russian
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Blade front / notch rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth walnut
Action: Top Break action
Markings: Top of barrel features Russian cyrillic writing
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Almost as soon as the Smith & Wesson’s (S&W) Model 3 “American,” the first practical big-bore metallic cartridge revolver, was introduced in 1870, a sample was presented to Russian military attaché Gen. Alexander Gorloff. By May 1, 1871, the first of many large contracts for the Russian military were being filled. The single-action handgun also began going through several modifications—most of these alterations were those requested by Russian military officers at the factory. A major change they required was a newer, more powerful cartridge than its .44 American round. S&W developed the .44 S&W Russian, resulting in the retooling to fit the Russian ammunition for the Russian contracts as well as for commercial sales.
A drastic change in design came quickly, though, by the fall of 1871. Captain Ordinetz, a Russian aide at the factory, wanted a new grip shape that would help restrict the revolver from rolling upward in the hand during recoil. After experimenting with a number of grip styles, the factory eventually settled on an enlarged round butt shape, with a butt-mounted swivel and a distinctive “knuckle” or “hump” at the top of the back strap. To further control the firearm during recoil, Ordinetz also had a trigger-shaped “spur” added to the rear underside of the trigger guard, so the shooter’s second finger could grasp it, minimizing the upward movement amid recoil. With these design changes also came a new name the “Old Model” (also known as the Model No. 3 Russian, Second Model).
A total of around 85,200 Old Model Russians were produced between 1873 and 1878, with the Russian government contracting for 70,000 of them.
A drastic change in design came quickly, though, by the fall of 1871. Captain Ordinetz, a Russian aide at the factory, wanted a new grip shape that would help restrict the revolver from rolling upward in the hand during recoil. After experimenting with a number of grip styles, the factory eventually settled on an enlarged round butt shape, with a butt-mounted swivel and a distinctive “knuckle” or “hump” at the top of the back strap. To further control the firearm during recoil, Ordinetz also had a trigger-shaped “spur” added to the rear underside of the trigger guard, so the shooter’s second finger could grasp it, minimizing the upward movement amid recoil. With these design changes also came a new name the “Old Model” (also known as the Model No. 3 Russian, Second Model).
A total of around 85,200 Old Model Russians were produced between 1873 and 1878, with the Russian government contracting for 70,000 of them.
Contents:
This example will ship with the information paper!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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