For sale is a Dixie Gun Works / Uberti – Russian No. 3 – Top-break Revolver chambered in .44 S&W Russian . Serial number- F21795. This revolver is in fantastic condition with an excellent bore! It includes the original box, instructions, and a bullet belt / holster. In 1870 the U.S. Army ordered 1000 of the Model no. 3 American. Afterwards the U.S. military had no interest in the Model No. 3 design. The Russians, unlike the U.S. Military were extremely impressed with the Model No. 3 American. In 1871 officials of the Russian Military approached Smith & Wesson concerning the purchase of the Model No. 3 revolver. The Russians suggested a few improvements that were incorporated into the S&W design and a new .44 Russian chambering. The agreed price was $13.00 per revolver. The result was the birth of the ‘Russian’ Model and the purchase of some 130,000 revolvers by the Russian government.
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Barrel Length: 6.5
Bore condition: Excellent