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Lot 1294:Smith & Wesson 1st Model Baby Russian 38 Revolver

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1294:Smith & Wesson 1st Model Baby Russian 38 Revolver

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Exceptional Smith & Wesson First Model Baby Russian .38 Top Break Revolver with Rare 4 inch Barrel and Very Scarce Factory Picture Box

Also known as the No. 2 First Model and produced circa 1876-1877, the Baby Russian receives its moniker from the break latch, long ejector housing and back strap knuckle. Pinned blade front and notch rear sights, with the two line patent and address markings on the rib, reading from muzzle to breech, with flanking Maltese crosses, and matching numbers on the latch, barrel, cylinder and butt. With a casehardened hammer and checkered grips with "S&W." imprints at the top. With a green fabric covered box, bearing the instruction sheet on the inside of the lid, and the "picture label" on top, featuring a Baby Russian in the center and the text "SMITH & WESSON/No.38/Automatic Ejector,/SPRINGFIELD, MASS." Inside the box is the very rare wrench/disassembly tool, a wire barrel brush, and a set of five vintage Winchester .38 S&W cartridges.

Rating definitionExcellent, with 99% plus original nickel finish, showing some light handling marks overall. The grips are excellent, with sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good, with a wax coating on the interior and mild wear concentrated along the edges. One of the finest Baby Russians known to exist; a mint gun in every way!
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ManufacturerSmith & Wesson
ModelBaby Russian
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Barrel4 inch solid rib
Finishnickel
Griphard rubber
Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1508
Catalog page239
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