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Photo of Colt M1877 "Thunderer" .41 Long Colt Revolver Double Action "Bulldog" Model   $3900
Photo of Colt M1877 "Thunderer" .41 Long Colt Revolver Double Action "Bulldog" Model   $3900
Photo of Colt M1877 "Thunderer" .41 Long Colt Revolver Double Action "Bulldog" Model   $3900
Photo of Colt M1877 "Thunderer" .41 Long Colt Revolver Double Action "Bulldog" Model   $3900
Photo of Colt M1877 "Thunderer" .41 Long Colt Revolver Double Action "Bulldog" Model   $3900
Photo of Colt M1877 "Thunderer" .41 Long Colt Revolver Double Action "Bulldog" Model   $3900
Photo of Colt M1877 "Thunderer" .41 Long Colt Revolver Double Action "Bulldog" Model   $3900
Photo of Colt M1877 "Thunderer" .41 Long Colt Revolver Double Action "Bulldog" Model   $3900
Photo of Colt M1877 "Thunderer" .41 Long Colt Revolver Double Action "Bulldog" Model   $3900
$3900
Colt M1877 "Thunderer" .41 Long Colt Revolver Double Action "Bulldog" Model $3900
Please text anytime 6476871484. Antique revolver in ready to shoot like new excellent condition ,very smooth action. No PAL needed. Comes with FRT RCMP paperwork. Ammo is available but sold separately. This one is compact concealed carry version of famous Colt M1877 "Thunderer" was made for self defense and fast action. With "bulldog" type short barre and no regular extractor on the side this revolver made for concealed carry and optimised for fast action. The action is strong and crisp, and the cylinder indexes and locks properly, without any play in the cylinder. The bore of the 2 1/2-inch barrel is excellent mirror bright with strong rifling. The black hard rubber grips are very good and undamaged. SN 82458. ​ History & Background The M1877 was Colt's first double action revolver. Colt insisted on inventing their own double action mechanism, partly because there were numerous patents for DA revolvers in effect, which Colt did not want to infringe upon, but also because they trusted their chief engineers William Mason and C.B. Richards to come up with an original design. For this reason, the M1877's action is like a Swiss clock: it is somewhat convoluted and complicated, and it has earned the nickname "the gunsmith's favorite" over time. The gun did enjoy tremendous popularity however, and was manufactured for 32 years, even after Colt had improved the mechanism and simplified it considerably in later years. The M1877 was available in three calibers - .32, .38 and .41, and was originally called "Lightning". Later collectors coined the name "Rainmaker" for the .32 and "Thunderer" for the .41. In Canada, only the .41 caliber gun with serial numbers below 107,000 is considered an antique, as the others are either exempt calibers, or made after January 1, 1898.
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19345 impressions
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Mississauga, ON5 days ago
Photo of Colt 1889 Navy, Very Rare Nickel 3-Inch Barrel DA "swing out cylinder" Revolver .41 LC Antique $5200
Photo of Colt 1889 Navy, Very Rare Nickel 3-Inch Barrel DA "swing out cylinder" Revolver .41 LC Antique $5200
Photo of Colt 1889 Navy, Very Rare Nickel 3-Inch Barrel DA "swing out cylinder" Revolver .41 LC Antique $5200
Photo of Colt 1889 Navy, Very Rare Nickel 3-Inch Barrel DA "swing out cylinder" Revolver .41 LC Antique $5200
Photo of Colt 1889 Navy, Very Rare Nickel 3-Inch Barrel DA "swing out cylinder" Revolver .41 LC Antique $5200
Photo of Colt 1889 Navy, Very Rare Nickel 3-Inch Barrel DA "swing out cylinder" Revolver .41 LC Antique $5200
Photo of Colt 1889 Navy, Very Rare Nickel 3-Inch Barrel DA "swing out cylinder" Revolver .41 LC Antique $5200
Photo of Colt 1889 Navy, Very Rare Nickel 3-Inch Barrel DA "swing out cylinder" Revolver .41 LC Antique $5200
$5200
Colt 1889 Navy, Very Rare Nickel 3-Inch Barrel DA "swing out cylinder" Revolver .41 LC Antique $5200
Please text anytime 6476871484. Fully functional double action revolver in perfect ready to shoot condition. No PAL required. Test fired with smokeless powder. Comes with FRT paperwork. Reloadable ammo is available but sold separately. Colt M1889 "Navy" Double Action Revolver, .41 Long Colt, SCARCE 3-Inch Barrel​ This model is a marked departure from previous Colt revolver designs, and would be produced in a few variants from 1889 until 1907, with some 330,000 made. Many were sold to the US military. It has a counter-clockwise rotating cylinder with locking slots on the back. This one is in very fine condition with a scarce 3-inch barrel. It retains 100% of the nickel. Excellent, sharp markings, matching assembly numbers on all parts. Nice nitre-blue on the hammer and trigger. The action is crisp and strong, and the cylinder indexes and locks properly with no play on trigger pull. The bore is very fine and bright, with sharp rifling. The grips are very fine with no wear . SN 25842. History & Background This model is an important milestone in Colt handgun development, as it is the first American revolver with a swing-out cylinder mounted on a crane, a development which would become the standard for modern revolvers to this day. The 1889 cylinder mechanism was already "on the books" as early as 1880, based on designs of Colt engineers William Mason, C.J Ehbets and Horace Lord. It would take almost ten years for Colt executives to give the green light to manufacture this gun, and once it was available, the US government quickly took notice and ordered several thousand for the Navy. Colt adopted the name "New Navy" in honor of this order. The gun has an interesting counter-clockwise cylinder rotation and a locking mechanism which relies entirely on the two-pronged hand. The 1889 model would remain in production for 18 years. When it was first introduced in 1889, it met with no competition from the other major makers - Smith & Wesson were still heavily engaged in manufacturing top-break revolvers, and Remington only had their solid frame revolvers with removable cylinders to offer. It would take S&W another ten years before they had a viable alternative to Colt's design.
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8675 impressions
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Mississauga, ON5 days ago
Photo of ANTIQUE (no PAL) Fantastic Shiny Short 3.5" Barrel .41 Colt 1877 Thunderer Revolver made 1880
Photo of ANTIQUE (no PAL) Fantastic Shiny Short 3.5" Barrel .41 Colt 1877 Thunderer Revolver made 1880
Photo of ANTIQUE (no PAL) Fantastic Shiny Short 3.5" Barrel .41 Colt 1877 Thunderer Revolver made 1880
Photo of ANTIQUE (no PAL) Fantastic Shiny Short 3.5" Barrel .41 Colt 1877 Thunderer Revolver made 1880
Photo of ANTIQUE (no PAL) Fantastic Shiny Short 3.5" Barrel .41 Colt 1877 Thunderer Revolver made 1880
Photo of ANTIQUE (no PAL) Fantastic Shiny Short 3.5" Barrel .41 Colt 1877 Thunderer Revolver made 1880
Photo of ANTIQUE (no PAL) Fantastic Shiny Short 3.5" Barrel .41 Colt 1877 Thunderer Revolver made 1880
Photo of ANTIQUE (no PAL) Fantastic Shiny Short 3.5" Barrel .41 Colt 1877 Thunderer Revolver made 1880
Photo of ANTIQUE (no PAL) Fantastic Shiny Short 3.5" Barrel .41 Colt 1877 Thunderer Revolver made 1880
Photo of ANTIQUE (no PAL) Fantastic Shiny Short 3.5" Barrel .41 Colt 1877 Thunderer Revolver made 1880
$3150
ANTIQUE (no PAL) Fantastic Shiny Short 3.5" Barrel .41 Colt 1877 Thunderer Revolver made 1880
For sale is my a mechanically great, all matching, 1880 production short barrel "Shopkeeper" Colt Thunderer in .41 LC. Selling because cash is tight. As an Antique, this handgun is exempt from Canadian licensing and registration requirements, and can be used anywhere a nonrestricted firearm would be legal. Black powder or light load smokeless .41 Long Colt rounds can be purchased online or worked into deal. The 1877 line of revolvers was Colt's first double action model ever produced. They made almost 170,000 from 1877 to 1909 with three main designations: the Colt "Lightning" in .38 LC, the "Thunderer" in .41 LC, and the "Rainmaker" in .32. However, due to Canada's laws, only the .41 caliber ones are designated as "antique". This is luckily one of those guns, and it needs no registration or licensing to own. These models are highly collectible handguns, particularly the short barrelled "Shopkeeper" model due to its easy to stow nature. Arizona Wild West gunslinger Doc Holiday carried one of these. This particular example, SN 22261, was produced rather early in 1880 and has a short but accurate 3.5" barrel. All parts match, and the exterior retains an excellent 85% of the original nickel. The internal mechanics are incredibly clean and original. The bore is fair with strong defined rifling. Grips are nice like-new repros with rampaging Colt medallions. All hammer clicks are present, lockup is rock solid, and the trigger pull is pleasant in both SA and DA. The barrel is stamped with the Hartford Connecticut Colt address and the acid etched "COLT D.A. 41" is still visible. The left side of the frame displays the 3 line 1871, 1874, and 1875 patents. It reads "41 CAL" on the trigger guard. Can work ammo into deal with PAL No PAL required for revolver Must be 18 Comes with FRT page Ships within Canada Check out my profile for more antique handguns! I make no claims about the safety of firing ANY Antique firearm. Consult with a gunsmith first.
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25616 impressions
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Calgary, AB6 months ago
Photo of Antique shiny BLACK BEAUTY Colt 1878 Frontier Revolver in .476/.455 Webley
Photo of Antique shiny BLACK BEAUTY Colt 1878 Frontier Revolver in .476/.455 Webley
Photo of Antique shiny BLACK BEAUTY Colt 1878 Frontier Revolver in .476/.455 Webley
Photo of Antique shiny BLACK BEAUTY Colt 1878 Frontier Revolver in .476/.455 Webley
Photo of Antique shiny BLACK BEAUTY Colt 1878 Frontier Revolver in .476/.455 Webley
Photo of Antique shiny BLACK BEAUTY Colt 1878 Frontier Revolver in .476/.455 Webley
Photo of Antique shiny BLACK BEAUTY Colt 1878 Frontier Revolver in .476/.455 Webley
Photo of Antique shiny BLACK BEAUTY Colt 1878 Frontier Revolver in .476/.455 Webley
Photo of Antique shiny BLACK BEAUTY Colt 1878 Frontier Revolver in .476/.455 Webley
Photo of Antique shiny BLACK BEAUTY Colt 1878 Frontier Revolver in .476/.455 Webley
Photo of Antique shiny BLACK BEAUTY Colt 1878 Frontier Revolver in .476/.455 Webley
Photo of Antique shiny BLACK BEAUTY Colt 1878 Frontier Revolver in .476/.455 Webley
$5250
Antique shiny BLACK BEAUTY Colt 1878 Frontier Revolver in .476/.455 Webley
*Sold* Parting with my Colt 1878 revolver. She's single and double action, chambered in .476 Eley which is interchangeable with .455 Webley. These revolvers were most commonly chambered in .44-40 Winchester and dubbed the "Frontier Model", with the .476 chambering being very scarce. They were introduced in 1878 as a larger frame, larger caliber twist on the new Colt 1877 Thunderer/Lightning model, filling a niche most similar to the 1873 Single Action Army, but this time in double action as well. Selling to clear up some moolah for car repairs. Pre-1898 Canada legal antique. This revolver was made in 1885. It has the desirable Pall Mall one line address on the barrel reading "COLT’S PT.F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14. PALL MALL LONDON" with most words still visible. This address is a rarity and was only put on guns intended for the European markets. Serials match 15xxx, with the last 3 digits stamped on the cylinder. The loading gate is a replacement. This gorgeous revolver has an extremely nice black finish with shiny nickeled highlights on the hammer, trigger, and hammer screw. The visual condition speaks for itself. A stunning piece sure to catch eyes, and assurance that the metal will remain protected. The rifling is still strong and defined, showing some scattered frosting. The grips appear original, and are sturdy with minor holster wear on the high points from time on the hip. The action is great. The internals are shiny in factory condition. The cylinder locks up airtight at firing position. I have never seen an 1878 or 1877 with tighter lockup. In the unique fashion of the 1878 model design, this revolver has no cylinder stop allowing slight backrotation when you disengage the action, but it still generally cycles. The loading gate is a bit wobbly, contributing to backrotation. You can read more here: https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/colt-1878-revolver/ A beautiful collector piece and functional revolver. Don't be a stranger, feel free to call or text if you have any questions. Comes with .455 Webley ammo for $125 if you have PAL. Check my ads for more antiques Ships Canada, 18+, no PAL required Comes with FRT antique report I make no claims about the safety of shooting ANY antique. Check with a gunsmith! Tags: .22, .32, .38, .41, .44, .450, .45, RF, CF, Boxer, Kynoch, ACP, auto, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Remington, Webley, British, America, Canada, Tranter, SAA, Single Action Army, WG, Target, Frontier
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52867 impressions
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Calgary, AB10 months ago
Photo of Replacement Revolver Grips for Colt (SAA 1873, Thunderer 1877, 1878), Webley (Mk 1, Mark II-V), Smith & Wesson (No. 3, Russian), Butt plates + More
Photo of Replacement Revolver Grips for Colt (SAA 1873, Thunderer 1877, 1878), Webley (Mk 1, Mark II-V), Smith & Wesson (No. 3, Russian), Butt plates + More
Photo of Replacement Revolver Grips for Colt (SAA 1873, Thunderer 1877, 1878), Webley (Mk 1, Mark II-V), Smith & Wesson (No. 3, Russian), Butt plates + More
Photo of Replacement Revolver Grips for Colt (SAA 1873, Thunderer 1877, 1878), Webley (Mk 1, Mark II-V), Smith & Wesson (No. 3, Russian), Butt plates + More
Photo of Replacement Revolver Grips for Colt (SAA 1873, Thunderer 1877, 1878), Webley (Mk 1, Mark II-V), Smith & Wesson (No. 3, Russian), Butt plates + More
Photo of Replacement Revolver Grips for Colt (SAA 1873, Thunderer 1877, 1878), Webley (Mk 1, Mark II-V), Smith & Wesson (No. 3, Russian), Butt plates + More
Photo of Replacement Revolver Grips for Colt (SAA 1873, Thunderer 1877, 1878), Webley (Mk 1, Mark II-V), Smith & Wesson (No. 3, Russian), Butt plates + More
$100
Replacement Revolver Grips for Colt (SAA 1873, Thunderer 1877, 1878), Webley (Mk 1, Mark II-V), Smith & Wesson (No. 3, Russian), Butt plates + More
Replace cracked, missing, and worn grips or safeguard your minty originals by swapping to a new pair that you're ok with taking a beating in the field. I am selling reproduction revolver grips for models of revolvers/handguns including antique and modern and can source plenty more if interested. I also have holsters for antiques available! Check my ads for more. Antiques were made before CNC machining, meaning there can be slight variation between different examples of the same model. Grips may be slightly oversize allowing them to be ground down to size, slightly undersize, or require minor adjustment of the interior face or grip peg hole to fit just the way you want. I can also get plenty of butt plates for shotguns and rifles. Inquire to see if I can help you. Also reach out if you need a leather holster to protect your revolver. Price starts at $100 per grip pair with shipping anywhere in Canada, discounts for bulk order possible. Current stock includes: Colt 1873 Single Action Army / Peacemaker ivory-like Colt 1877 Thunderer/Lightning .41 Colt SAA faux bison White & Black Webley Mark 1 (Mk I) for .455, .45 ACP, and .45 auto rim service revolver White & Black Webley Mark 2, Mark 3, Mark 4, Mark 5 (Mk II, Mk III, Mk IV, Mk V) for .455, .45 ACP, and .45 Auto rim service revolvers Smith & Wesson No. 3 New Model for .44 single action revolvers Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian ivory-like for .44 Russian single action revolvers Smith & Wesson DA .44 I can source most grips and butt plates for makes of pistols and long guns such as Beretta, Benelli, CZ, Colt, Forehand & Wadsworth, Harrington & Richardson (H&R), Hopkins & Allen, Ithaca, Iver Johnson, Luger, Marlin, Mauser, Pietta, Remington, Ruger, Springfield, Savage, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Stevens, Tokarev, Uberti, Walther, Webley, and more.
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51010 impressions
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Calgary, AB1 month ago
Photo of Wanted: antique six shooter types etc
Photo of Wanted: antique six shooter types etc
Photo of Wanted: antique six shooter types etc
Photo of Wanted: antique six shooter types etc
$12345
Wanted: antique six shooter types etc
WANTED( not by fhe “man”): to buy or sell gold old silver US/bullion valuables straight cash for single action/double action old antique six shootet styles or others for example the Peacemaker types and any others in good condition but need any sold to be compatible with current ammos in centerfire type rounds however it’s possible that it would need to come disabled ie without the pin installed to be actually legal also if it’s not registrable than it is grandfathered already and am willing to take any of these kinds off someone who has one they either had handed down or don’t want as I’m a collector of not just arms but relics and antiques that often get sold and hidden by museums or end up lost in some landfill or at best a hidden collection this is specifically meant to be for my family business as anything of that age and from historically permitted period percussion arms are a big part of my grandfathers original business as are shipwreck memorabilia. Most of these are over 100 years old anyway but the ammo should be relarively the same and purchasable. As modern specific arms currently have embargoes, though the laws will likely change and get better once our corrupt dictatorship is gone. With resignations owners and shops are essentially just waiting for the laws to change back or get even better just an fyi. i spoke to shop owners and gunsmiths directly who know more than most about the situation. I will only take direct trades and im not gonna transfer funds first to some scammer - and I need to see the quality also various calibers are still allowed and there are legal ways of transferring many older hand arms. The embargo is based on the recent makes not the caliber necessarily. I know the laws and am not interested in debating what is what because I already learned many times over what is still doable and allowed… Looking to buy or sell gold old silver US/bullion trade of valuables straight cash or both for older styles of single/action semiauto or double action revolvers ie Peacemaker colts are top of my list and single action is preferred in long or shorter barrel but decent enough calibers in other makes that are reliable enough to hunt with and yeah people hunt with good single actions due to accuracy and taking time, but for now its for safety in large property and target shooting obviously however i am also interested in short arms like the ranch hands with a full stock minimum and with a good ring/swivel or carry system even a decent strap w/quick release and back/side holster and belt or inner chest holster for for any antique or upgraded revolvers throughout 38/357 preferably for the smaller arms may be up for the classic .45 pissibly newer type semis in 9/45 …it all depends on what is good & you are willing to part with or have to sell/trade that is interesting though the older the better as a collector, grandfathered is again most preferred if its nonscript while still restricted there are still protections for us around that, used condition is fine as long as its a solid arm with no missing parts or kinks, bumps bruises scratches are fine within reason given character. ive been a Sr Cybersec and international investigator for 20+ years in the private sectors but worked closely with Dallas Sheriffs/S.S./FBI field offices and others like Interpol. due to my work and as much as they tell us it isnt a right in Canada its only because they twist our Charter around just because it doesn't specifically mention GUN protection at arms could mean stick and that is our governments ba argument remember that it is your right, besides you always lose your best ones on fishing trips they just fall into the lake constantly its crazy how that keeps happening to me. Also in the market for decent and reliable long shortbows preferably stronger the better with rest site but minimal breakpoint wood is good or takdowns extra string/ers knocks arrows tips fletches and a good quiver potentally not really into compounds but am into also recurves old school with a decent enough draw on all to hunt mid range game at a fair distance easiest set up the better but while my back is still out im paying extra for delivery so if you have multiples if arms/bows im willing to make it worth your while if its all quality. again: Know your rights and freedoms and don't give up or in ever - its all in the Bill. They are suppose to be infallible and yet gov. seem to have violated almost every single line in our Charter when it comes to just living. Digressing; hit me up if you have anything old/like new/grandfathered especially.I have my RPAL at all times and am discreet with dealings as these are legal private transactions based on our legal rights and freedoms. Happy shooting. Stay safe and stay strapped. ty
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18756 impressions
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Vancouver, BC1 month ago
Photo of Colt M1892 New Army DA "swing out cylinder" Antique status Revolver .41 LC Antique $4800
Photo of Colt M1892 New Army DA "swing out cylinder" Antique status Revolver .41 LC Antique $4800
Photo of Colt M1892 New Army DA "swing out cylinder" Antique status Revolver .41 LC Antique $4800
Photo of Colt M1892 New Army DA "swing out cylinder" Antique status Revolver .41 LC Antique $4800
Photo of Colt M1892 New Army DA "swing out cylinder" Antique status Revolver .41 LC Antique $4800
Photo of Colt M1892 New Army DA "swing out cylinder" Antique status Revolver .41 LC Antique $4800
Photo of Colt M1892 New Army DA "swing out cylinder" Antique status Revolver .41 LC Antique $4800
Photo of Colt M1892 New Army DA "swing out cylinder" Antique status Revolver .41 LC Antique $4800
Photo of Colt M1892 New Army DA "swing out cylinder" Antique status Revolver .41 LC Antique $4800
$4800
Colt M1892 New Army DA "swing out cylinder" Antique status Revolver .41 LC Antique $4800
Please text anytime 6476871484. Fully functional double action revolver in perfect ready to shoot condition. No PAL required. Test fired with smokeless powder. Comes with FRT paperwork. Reloadable ammo is available but sold separately. Colt M1892 "New Army" Revolver has significant improvements over M1889 with better locking and indexing mechanism. This one is in excellent condition. The nitro blue on the trigger and hammer is well visible and retains 95% of original blued finish. The action is strong and accurate, and the cylinder indexes and locks properly very little play on trigger pull. The bore of the 4 1/2 inch barrel is good and bright with strong rifling. The markings are sharp and defined throughout. The assembly numbers on the cylinder, crane and frame. The original grips are good and undamaged.​​ S/N 71799 History & Background This model is an important milestone in Colt handgun development, as it is the first American revolver with a swing-out cylinder mounted on a crane, a development which would become the standard for modern revolvers to this day. The 1889 cylinder mechanism was already "on the books" as early as 1880, based on designs of Colt engineers William Mason, C.J Ehbets and Horace Lord. It would take almost ten years for Colt executives to give the green light to manufacture this gun, and once it was available, the US government quickly took notice and ordered several thousand for the Navy. Colt adopted the name "New Navy" in honor of this order. The gun has an interesting counter-clockwise cylinder rotation and a locking mechanism which relies entirely on the two-pronged hand. The 1889 model would remain in production for 18 years, with significant improvements in 1892, 94, 95, 96, 1901 and 1903. When it was first introduced in 1889, it met with no competition from the other major makers - Smith & Wesson were still heavily engaged in manufacturing top-break revolvers, and Remington only had their solid frame revolvers with removable cylinders to offer. It would take S&W another ten years before they had a viable alternative to Colt's design.
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30377 impressions
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Mississauga, ON5 days ago
Photo of Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 in .44 Russian Open top. Antique $4900
Photo of Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 in .44 Russian Open top. Antique $4900
Photo of Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 in .44 Russian Open top. Antique $4900
Photo of Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 in .44 Russian Open top. Antique $4900
Photo of Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 in .44 Russian Open top. Antique $4900
Photo of Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 in .44 Russian Open top. Antique $4900
Photo of Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 in .44 Russian Open top. Antique $4900
Photo of Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 in .44 Russian Open top. Antique $4900
Photo of Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 in .44 Russian Open top. Antique $4900
Photo of Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 in .44 Russian Open top. Antique $4900
$4900
Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 in .44 Russian Open top. Antique $4900
Please text anytime 6476871484. Fully functional antique revolver in perfect and ready to shoot condition ,very good single and double action. Reloadable ammo is available but sold separately No PAL required. Comes with FRT RCMP paperwork. Tested fired with smokeless powder ammo. Smith & Wesson 44New Model No. 3 Top Break, .44 Russian Revolver. This one is in perfect condition with the finish intact. The serial numbers match . The action is strong and accurate, and the cylinder indexes and locks properly with no play. The bore of the 5-inch barrel is quite good and bright, with strong and sharp rifling. Mechanically in excellent condition with proper timing and lockup. The latch is also solid with zero play. Extractor works as it should. The black plastic grips are excellent and undamaged SN 3363, perfect overall. History & Background Smith and Wesson's first double action design dates back to at least 1872 - years before Colt ever attempted a double action cartridge revolver. It was mentioned in a letter to the Russian envoy General Orlof, and although the sale to Russia never materialized, it served to pave the way for the very popular and successful line of double action top break revolvers. The .44 Russian model was actually the first to be produced as a prototype, and the last to be released for sale to the public. For this reason there exists a degree of confusion over the proper terminology: the first one to be manufactured for sale was the .38 caliber model, followed by the .32. The .44 caliber model was not released until 1881, and is variably known as the No. 3 Double Action, the Double Action "Navy" (a name Daniel Wesson wanted to keep alive to differentiate this model from the No. 3 single action, and still holding out hope to sell it to the Russian navy), and the First Model Double Action. Originally, the .44 Double Action was made with a 1 7/16 inch cylinder, however an optional .44-40 version was available as of 1886. This required a 1 9/16 inch cylinder, and a longer frame. The firm soon realized that it was too expensive and cumbersome to manufacture two different sizes of frames for what was essentially the same gun, and the shorter cylinder and frame were dropped in faivour of the longer one in the early 1890's. The No. 3 frame .44 double action top breaks were dropped from the Smith and Wesson catalogue in 1913.
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24111 impressions
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Mississauga, ON5 days ago
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