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Very Fine Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model Russian Revolver

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Very Fine Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model Russian Revolver
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serial #27407, 44 S&W Russian, 8'' barrel with a good bore showing scattered light pitting and oxidation with some bright areas and otherwise strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this lovely revolver retain about 95% original nickel finish showing some scattered light flaking and speckling to gray-brown patina, the nickel taking on an honest slightly clouded appearance from the years. The trigger and latch are also nickel-plated while the hammer and triggerguard retain fine case-hardened colors throughout, quite vibrant along the hammer and drifting somewhat to a smoky gray along the guard. The single line barrel address with patent dates and ''RUSSIAN MODEL'' callout remain crisp and the smooth walnut grips remain in very fine to near excellent condition showing some scattered light handling marks. The right panel is mismatched stamp-numbered ''26170'' and the remaining numbered parts are matching by assembly number. One of the extractor arms has broken off and been lost to the years but barrel-to-frame fit is solid and the action is crisp and seems to function well mechanically. An excellent standard commercial production First Model Russian. (13D10826-686) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson, Jr. Collection] (7000/9000)