Original U.S. Smith & Wesson Nickel-Plated Russian Third Model No. 3 Revolver dated 1874 - Serial 2144 Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles a one-piece cast aluminum grip

a one-piece cast aluminum grip panel with integrated knuckle duster guard was added in theater to create a close combat handheld weapon

With the availability of large quantities of surplus rifles

He graduated from Audubon High School and was attending the Drexel Institute School of Engineering in Philadelphia when he joined the Army Air Force in February of 1942

Assembly: United States

The wood butt stock is heavily inlaid horn embossed panels and beautiful brass circular engraved inlays that also run up the entire fore stock under the barrel

Original U.S. Smith & Wesson Nickel-Plated Russian Third Model No. 3 Revolver dated 1874 - Serial 2144 Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles a one-piece cast aluminum gripOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an unusual and rare old Wild West Revolver to find. This is a very nice Nickel Plated example Smith & Wesson Russian Third Model No. 3 revolver in . 44 Russian, identical to the Russian Contract models, except for the markings. It also features some very nice well aged bone grips, a Cowboy favorite. The S&W Model No. 3 was introduced in 1869 as the U. S. Army's principal sidearm, which they used until 1873.