JUST IN! Smith & Wesson .38 Single Action First Model, "Baby Russian". Very early production s/n 265 with the extra safety screw hole in the right frame. The 3¼" barrel has a very good bore; there is some light freckling but the rifling is clear and very shiny. This rare blued gun with walnut stocks is in NRA Antique excellent with 85% plus original blue finish and strong traces of case colors on the hammer, most of the blue loss is on the cylinder. The factory letter indicates that this revolver was sold by Smith & Wesson to Smith & Wesson and that it went to the son of the "frame shop manager". The matching original walnut grips still fit beautifully and are about excellent with some small dings at both butts. A 7 digit number has been electro-pencil etched onto the front strap-possibly an evidence number? A truly rare and unique Baby Russian with wonderful history! Antique, no FFL required. $2099.00 Price reduced to $1799.00!

Below an excerpt from the factory letter. . .