Philing
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I have got this S&W N°3 Russian First Model known as Old Old Model Russian.
This one was part of the Russian contract with Cyrillic barrel inscription. What is strange is that although its serial number is 19xxx it is equipped with the hammer actuated cylinder stops used in the American models and may be in some of the first 3000 Russian wich were manufactured with some features of the first American model. This one is obviously at the end of production of the first Russian contract numbered from 1 to about 20000. An explanation could be that it has been rejected by the Russian inspector due to the use of old parts ? The fact it has been rejected is based on the P letter found on each side of the barrel top strap and the lack of Czar's imperial eagle proof.
I have sent a Request for a letter of authenticity but I think I will not get the full history of that gun. So I would really appreciate if anyone could help me to go further.