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REVOLVER Smith & Wesson Russian Third Model
United States
1874
Steel, wood
Total length: 29 cm - Barrel length: 16,5 cm - Cal.: 44 Russian
(Remainder of blue: 20%)
Single action revolver.
Round barrel, rifled, marked on the top: "Смита и Вессона оружейная фабрика T Спрингфильдъ Америка".
Six-chambered, hollowed-out barrel.
Downward hinged frame with collective extractor at toggle, punched with two arrows.
Carcass marked: "1874", finger rest.
All the parts with the same number: "7719" and punches of control: "A".
Two plates of stick out of wooden, with the number, ring of bélière.
The model number 3 was initially not accepted by the American army, Smith & Wesson thus took the decision to propose this revolver to the Russian army in full reorganization.
By convincing General Gorloff, military attaché to the United States, on May 1, 1871 a contract was signed for an order of 20 000 pieces.
The particularity of this model is the use of a heavier bullet, a higher powder charge, the Cyrillic markings and the ring of strap to the handle.
Very good working condition.
Reference : 3106
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
This weapon of collection is, according to the article L311-2 of the Code of the internal security, classified weapons of collection, category D. Its acquisition and possession are free. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.
Ref: NFDJSTEGY4
| Condition | Good |
| Style | Other style (Fire arms of Other style Style) |
| Period | 19th century (Fire arms 19th century) |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days |
| Location | 93400, Saint-Ouen, France |
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