Identical to American Models except for the barrel address and chambered for the 44 Russian rather than the 44 American. This is a commercial revolver numbered within the American Model serial range. Smith & Wesson manufactured a total of 26,000 1st Model Russians between 1871 and 1874. The First Model Russian was manufactured with standard 8 inch barrel with 6 inch and 7 inch barrels being a less common speical order. This revolver has an ultra rare 6 inch barrel. The included factory letter states that this revolver was shipped on September 18, 1873 and delivered to Smith & Wesson's largest distributor, M.W. Robinson of New York City. Pinned blade front sight with notched rear sight on barrel latch. The top of the rib is marked "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD. MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JULY 10.60. JAN. 17. FEB. 17. JULY. 11 65 & AUG. 24. 69. RUSSIAN MODEL". The serial number is on the butt with the assembly number "Z108" one the rear face of the cylinder, barrel latch and barrel. Blue finish with casehardened hammer and trigger guard with smooth grips and lanyard swivel on the butt. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. Provenace: The Gary Garbrecht Collection.

Very fine. The revolver retains 75% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. The hammer and trigger guard retain a strong 70% original vivid case colors. The grips are excellent with a few minor pressure dents on the bottoms and some minor handling marks overall. Mechanically excellent. An excellent commercial Russian in a rare barrel length.