Any Help?

[Levelguyalb]

I came across this Smith and Wesson and was intrigued so now I’m looking for any information. Anyone know about this revolver. I did some searching and 44Russian is what I’m thinking but I don’t know?

 

[gmborkovic]

I see you are new. And welcome! need more info like Sn. and better pics.
You will get a lot of help. Again, welcome with a nice gun.

 

[Jim Watson]

Known simply as the Double Action .44 First Model.
Caliber .44 Russian.

 

[DWalt]

You may have difficulty in finding any loaded .44 Russian ammo, should you desire to shoot it. It is (or was) available for the use of Cowboy Action shooters, but good luck in finding anyone who has it in stock at present.

If you reload, Starline seems to have brass .44 Russian cases available, and any .44 lead bullet will work OK.

 

[opoefc]

Welcome to the Forum ! We need the serial number to verify the gun. If all is correct, you will find it on the butt, on the bottom of the barrel latch, between the "ears" of the rear of the barrel and on the rear of the cylinder. If the stocks are original , the serial number may be seen on the back side of the right panel. These numbers should all match, unless parts have been replaced . The cylinder should measure 1 & 7/16ths in. long to be .44S&W Russian caliber. These guns are considered antiques by the BATF as all frames were made before 1898, even though some guns were assembled & sold up the WW1 era. Your specimen looks to be in very good condition. From your serial number I may be able to tell you the manufacturing date. Ed