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Lot 217:Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Russian 1st Model Revolver

May 14th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Lot 217:Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Russian 1st Model Revolver

May 14th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$3,750 - $5,000

Smith & Wesson Model No. 3 Russian 1st Model Single Action Revolver with Factory Letter

The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on August 15, 1872 and delivered to M.W. Robinson Co. of New York City with an 8-inch barrel, blue finish and smooth walnut grips. This shipment was for 100 units of the Russian Model. The right grip panel and barrel latch are numbered to another gun. Matching assembly numbers are on the grip frame, cylinder and barrel. Underside of barrel stamped "44 [illegible]." The revolver falls into the commercial serial number range and has the one-line address/patent dates rib marking ending with "RUSSIAN MODEL." Provenance: The John Fox Collection

ConditionFine, retaining 50% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. 60% original case colors remain on the hammer. The grips are very good with a repaired left panel and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A solid example of the type of sidearm carried by the notorious western outlaw John Wesley Hardin.

Details

ManufacturerSmith & Wesson

ModelRussian

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge44 S&W Russian

Barrel8 inch solid rib

Finishblue

Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL