Smith & Wesson Page 1 SMITH & WESSON, 3rd MODEL.44 RUSSIAN REVOLVER @ 1878.MANUFACTURED BY.ORBEA HERMANOS, EIBAR SPAIN. Located in the Basque region of Spain, Eibar is home to Orbea Brothers Firearms Manufacturers, from 1840 - 1929. They had a long and successful run of manufacturing, mostly with exact (or near exact) copies of the Smith & Wesson line. 3 Russian is MAGNIFICENT! It is FULLY, and I mean FULLY exhibition level engraved, to include the stock attachment, all matching. Price: $845.00 Description: Serial #258K963,.38 Special, 4” barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This stainless steel, post-'82 revolver is in excellent. The Numbered Model Revolvers are the models introduced or continued after that date, and are easily identified by the model number stamped on the side of the frame, visible when the cylinder is open. The author wishes to express his thanks to Mr. Sal Raimondi, Jim Supica, Rick Nahas, and Roy Jinks, the S&W Historian,. 227X still has the original stock, and most rare, the original Lanyard Cord. OB had a long history of 'presentation' revolvers to high level dignitaries, persons etc. In Europe and the Mexican/ Latin countries. There is no doubt that this 3rd Russian was a presentation engraved specimen. The oral history that came with this stocked revolver was it belonged to a wealthy Mexican Rancher and land owner. Currently, it has about 90% of the original nickel plating present, the balance light gray patina, with some darker gray blended in the finish. The frame finish is exceptionally strong, with most patina on the barrel. The face of the cylinder is very clean, indicating limited firing. I believe most finish loss was from inadequate storage for 139 years. In excess, the text can look affected. Conversely, if you want to know what that particular font is, try Identifont.com; its success record is often hit or miss, but it's probably the best resource out there nevertheless. And just for the fun of it, ◊. Avant garde black font with white outlines. The grips are a checkered black hard rubber, with OB in the circle at the top. They are in perfect condition! This Russian is FULLY covered by engraving, on all physical surfaces of the revolver, exquisitely executed! Model 40 Smith And Wesson Serial NumbersMechanically, it operates 100% correctly: opening, ejecting cartridges, closing cocking, indexing, locking tight, and releasing to fire. All the case hardening colors are present on the hammer, and most of the blue on the trigger.( darkened somewhat). The Walnut stock in exceptional condition, no damage or brakeage, with a smooth antique patina finish. Most important, the metal areas of the stock ( attachment) are fully engraved, and MATCHING the revolver! This is an incredible specimen, a 3rd Russian, by Orbea Hermanos, an 1878 PRESENTATION revolver to a 'muy importante' person. Smith And Wesson Model 29 Serial NumbersIn addition, in reading on company history, it seems they came into possession of S&W blueprints! A multi faceted interesting revolver. PRICE $7,150 Theory: Above is a known example of engraving from the Studio of Gustave Young.maybe the master himself. Please note the almost identical similarity in engraving as on the No.3 Russian. Could this, after purchase have been engraved by Young? For presentation, or ordered by the new wealthy owner? VERY SCARCE!!
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