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LOT 1163
Attractive Smith & Wesson No. 3 Second Model
Russian Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 33694, 44
American cal., 7 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, antique ivory grips. Manufactured circa 1873
to 1878 this model is commonly known as the Old Model Russian and is easily recognizable by the spurred trigger
guard. The Second Model Russian was also manufactured with a 7 inch solid rib barrel and features a pinned blade front
sight and notch rear sight on the barrel latch. The serial number is stamped on the butt along with “SH” inside a diamond.
The “SH” inside the diamond indicates this is a fairly scarce variation of the Second Model Russian which would have been purchased and subsequently marked by Schuyler Hartley & Graham. The matching assembly number “00” is stamped on the rear face of the cylinder, barrel, barrel latch and on the left side of the grip frame. The top of the barrel rib is marked “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD. MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JULY
10.60. JAN. 17. FEB. 17. JULY. 11 65 & AUG. 24. 69.” flanked by Maltese crosses. All blue finish with casehardened hammer and trigger guard.
CONDITION: Very fine. The revolver retains 80% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The barrel shows two patches of dark spotting which were
cleaned; one just behind the rear sight and the other on underside of muzzle. All markings remain clear. The hammer and trigger guard retain vivid original case colors. The screw heads still exhibit brilliant flashes of their original niter blue finish. The grips are also very fine with some chipping and a very attractive aged grain pattern and color. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 1164
Extremely Rare Smith & Wesson Special Production Run First Model
.44 Double Action Revolver in .38 Military Caliber with Target Sights and
Factory Letter - Serial no. 36936, 38 Long Colt cal., 6 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. Per the factory letter, this revolver was manufactured in 1903 and is “one of only approximately 10 First Model .44 DA revolvers chambered in the 38 Military
caliber and one of a very small percentage converted to a target model.”The top of the barrel rib
is marked “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A.” flanked by Maltese crosses. Blue finish with casehardened hammer and trigger, blade front and adjustable rear target sights and fitted with checkered hard rubber grips with “S&W” in a circle at the top and patent date on the lower left panel. This revolver has matching serial numbers on
the frame, cylinder and barrel assembly (under the barrel latch). The factory letter verifies this revolver as a “.44 Double Action First Model,
Special Production Run, .38 Military (Long Colt) revolver”, shipped to Simmons Hardware Co., St Louis, Mo, on May 7, 1903 with a 6 1/2 inch barrel,
adjustable target rear sight, blue finish and black hard rubber grips.
CONDITION: Very fine. The revolver retains 75% plus original blue finish with a smooth
brown patina on the balance. The majority of the finish loss is on the forward portion
of the barrel, cylinder flats and back strap. The hammer and trigger retain most of the
original vibrant case colors. The grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks
and crisp checkering. The markings are clear. The mechanics are fine. An extremely rare
variation of the Smith & Wesson First Model .44 DA revolver. The only example offered for sale in over 10 years! Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000
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