^Lot 100 ANTIQUE PISTOL: Smith & Wesson, Top Break No 3 Single Action Russian Model 2

ANTIQUE PISTOL: Smith & Wesson, Top Break No 3 Single Action Russian Model 2, 6 shot Revolver , 44 S&W Russian caliber , BARREL LENGTH 178 mm, SERIAL # 37618 ... NOTE -- the trigger-shaped “spur” on the rear underside of the trigger guard HAS BEEN GROUND OFF / REMOVED. I HAVE TAKEN CLOSE UP PICTURES OF THE TRIGGER GUARD SO YOU CAN SEE THE AREA IN QUESTION ... THE LAST PICTURE IS WHAT IT SHOULD HAVE ORIGINALY LOOKED LIKE ... ***

INFORMATION FROM THE INTERNET : A drastic change in design came quickly, though, by the fall of 1871. Captain Ordinetz, a Russian aide at the factory, wanted a new grip shape that would help restrict the revolver from rolling upward in the hand during recoil. After experimenting with a number of grip styles, the factory eventually settled on an enlarged round butt shape, with a butt-mounted swivel and a distinctive “knuckle” or “hump” at the top of the back strap. To further control the firearm during recoil, Ordinetz also had a trigger-shaped “spur” added to the rear underside of the trigger guard, so the shooter’s second finger could grasp it, minimizing the upward movement amid recoil. With these design changes, along with shortening the eight-inch barrel to seven inches, the “Old Model” (also known as the Model No. 3 Russian, Second Model) was conceived.