Description Smith & Wesson Number 3 Russian 3rd Model ( New Model Russian ) in .44 S&W Russian with a six round capacity and a 6.5″ barrel. Made in Springfield Massachusetts between 1874 and 1878. Smooth wood grip plates with right side plate having serial number 6997 on reverse side. Nickel finished trigger guard with spur, trigger, knurled hammer, frame, cylinder and barrel. Top of barrel knurled top break lever. Bottom of pistol grip located lanyard loop. Rear notch and front fixed blade sight. Top of barrel cylinder release screw. Top of barrel marked with the S&W commercial markings. Rear notch and front fixed blade sight. No matching serialized parts. Antique, No FFL required and ships to MOST buyers home. Condition: Antique, Good with scratches, wood dings, finish wear/loss, refinished, spots of rust/pitting. Top of frame cylinder screw has been modified with line cuts for style. Missing the grip screw. The rifled bore has rust and light pitting. Barrel Length: 6.5″ Serial: 6997 Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Caliber: 44 S&W Russian Model: No 3 3rd Model Russian New Model Russian Year-Range 1874-1878