Identical to American Models except for the barrel address and chambered for the 44 S&W Russian rather than the 44 American. Smith & Wesson manufactured a total of 6,200 2nd Model Commercial Russians between 1873 and 1878 in the serial number range of 32,800 to 39,000. The 2nd Model Russian was manufactured with a 7 inch barrel. 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 marked on the toe of the butt and "27999" is marked on the rear cylinder face, barrel latch and barrel. All nickel finish with casehardened hammer, finger spur trigger guard and trigger, and fitted with smooth oiled walnut grips, with the matching serial number stamped into the inside of the right panel and lanyard ring on the butt. Complete with an un-numbered walnut shoulder stock with nickel attaching iron and steel buttplate. The accompanying factory letter verifies the Model 3 Second Model commercial variation, caliber, 7 inch barrel and smooth walnut grips and that it was shipped as 1 of 130 units to R.W. Robinson, New York, N.Y. on October 1, 1875. The letter further states that of the 130, 110 were finished blue and 20 full plated and 10 had shoulder stocks. The majority of these "commercial" Russians were purchased by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. It is important to note that while some of this "commercial" run was purchased by other distributors, yet still bear the Hartley & Graham House proof, the "SH" in a diamond as this revolver is stamped. It is also important to note that these commercial guns will not letter as being cut for a stock because Smith & Wesson did not charge a premium. Guns and stocks were sold separately by the retailer. Smith & Wesson only sold approximately 900 factory stocks for the Second Model revolvers.

Very fine as period retailer refinished with 95% nickel finish with some scattered pin prick type pitting and flaking. Overall there are a few minor dings and scratches. The hammer retains 60% original case colors and the trigger guard has a smooth gray patina with strong case colors in the protected areas. The grips are also very fine with a few minor dings and handling marks. The shoulder stock is fine with 99% original nickel finish remaining, which is beginning to frost in areas. The wood shows a few minor dings and scratches. The buttplate is somewhat ill-fitting and the metal may be a composite. The markings are clear. The action is excellent. The stock secures to the revolver very nicely.