barbsaurus
US Veteran
This was in too nice of condition for me to pass on...for a 130+ year old gun. Based on the catalog description, I believe it is a S&W .38 Single Action, 2nd Model (Model 2, 2nd Issue) serial number 86264 guessing it left the factory in the late 1880s. Also believe it has been re-plated but no markings to indicate a factory job. I've seen photos of other nickel-ed guns of the same vintage that have the front sight nickel-ed. The latch release and trigger are blued with the hammer being distinctively case hardened. None of the screws are "buggered" and the serial number is "scratched" inside the left grip.
Is it fair to call this a "Baby Russian"? I put in a "ship date" request earlier today with Roy and I'll let you know what he says. I believe it was probably re-plated. If it was re-plated, it looks like a very quality job. The photos show far more blemishes than I can see with my eyes and it looks much better than the images indicate. This is the oldest handgun in my collection. I've attached photos (I have more) and welcome comments. Now I need to find some ammo...
Is it fair to call this a "Baby Russian"? I put in a "ship date" request earlier today with Roy and I'll let you know what he says. I believe it was probably re-plated. If it was re-plated, it looks like a very quality job. The photos show far more blemishes than I can see with my eyes and it looks much better than the images indicate. This is the oldest handgun in my collection. I've attached photos (I have more) and welcome comments. Now I need to find some ammo...
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