Original Excellent U.S. Smith & Wesson Nickel-Plated First Model Russian No. 3 Revolver in .44 Russian - Serial 14564 U.S. Equipment The curved 35 inch blade's

The curved 35 inch blade's ricasso is marked on one side with the banner style address

making this a very desirable display piece for the Thompson collector

Overall Length: 51

The roughstockers formed the finished gunstocks from rough blanks and the setters-up fit the metal components to the finished gunstocks

Nevertheless the strap is in good condition

Original Excellent U.S. Smith & Wesson Nickel-Plated First Model Russian No. 3 Revolver in .44 Russian - Serial 14564 U.S. Equipment The curved 35 inch blade'sOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an amazing find! Every young "Old West" fans dream: A real Cowboy Six shooter! This is a beautiful and very significant U. S. Smith & Wesson First Model Russian No. 3 Revolver, made around 1870. It retains a very large percentage of its Nickel Plating and still has very good original walnut grips. These were identical to the Russian Contract models, except for the markings. The S&W Model No. 3 was introduced