c1877 SMITH & WESSON New Model No. 3 .44 RUSSIAN FRONTIER WILD WEST Antique With Period Leather Flap Field Holster

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c1877 SMITH & WESSON New Model No. 3 .44 RUSSIAN FRONTIER WILD WEST Antique

With Period Leather Flap Field Holster

Here we present an antique Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Revolver manufactured circa 1877 with a production run between 1877 and 1912. In 1877, S&W discontinued production of its other Model 3s, such as the American, Russian, and Schofield, in favor a new improved design called the “New Model” No. 3. This revolver is very interesting in that all frames for this model were made by 1898 (even though production was from 1878-1912) therefore allowing this model revolver as a whole to be classified as an antique by ATF standards. This new model has a longer cylinder allowing it to fire longer cartridges. Standard chambering was .44 Russian, although other calibers were offered on special order or in related models such as the .44-40 Frontier model, the .32-44 and .38-44 Target models, and the very rare .38-40 Winchester model.

Smith & Wesson revolvers, then as now, are some of the finest in the world. Excellently machined, well-proportioned and accurate. It is no wonder why so many records of the era were set with this revolver. Notable shooters and owners of the original No. 3 include Buffalo Bill Cody, Ira Anson Paine, F.E. Bennett, Annie Oakley, Frank Butler, General George Custer and Theodore Roosevelt.

The overall condition is good. Weathered brown patina throughout the exterior. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with nice rifling. The walnut grips are replacements. The numbers match. The period leather holster shows its age with crackling surface and some worn-through stitching. The gun fits the holster with the exception that the flap does not close.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 6-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .44 Russian

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2850
#230649