Smith & Wesson Third Model RUSSIAN 44 Russian 1874 ANTIQUE

Up for sale is a Smith and Wesson Model Russian model chambered in 44 Russian. This pistol is a holy grail for S&W collectors due to the rarity of these guns due to having been made for the imperial Russian military with a unique cartridge specifically made for them, the 44 Russian. The original third model S&W was designed much like the SAA having a big grip that rolled in the hand for easy recocking, the Russian model varies in this due to the Russians wanting a more target style revolver that moved less in the hand during recoil, hence the weird looking trigger guard and humped grip. This particular model features a 6.5 inch barrel with some pretty nice rifling. The grips have a few minor dings but no cracks, and the action not only functions, but times great and locks up solidly.
A true time capsule of a gun and a must have for any serious S&W collector out there.