The S&W No.3 Russian Model Made at Tula in Russia

Published on April 28, 2020
Duration: 10:28

This review details the S&W No.3 Russian Model, manufactured at the Tula Arsenal. It highlights the revolver's historical significance as Russia's largest purchaser and eventual domestic producer of the design. The video contrasts its top-break action and automatic ejector with the Colt SAA, emphasizing reloading speed and discussing Russian-specific modifications for stability.

Quick Summary

The S&W No.3 Russian Model, produced at the Tula Arsenal, was favored for its fast top-break reloading action and the .44 Russian cartridge. Russian variants included modifications for shooting stability, and Tula production is identified by Cyrillic markings.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Tula S&W No.3 Russian
  2. 00:39S&W Patent Monopoly & Early Design
  3. 01:32Evolution of the .44 Russian Cartridge
  4. 04:38Design Advantages: Reloading Speed
  5. 05:23Russian Specific Modifications
  6. 06:53Identifying Tula Markings
  7. 09:04Service Life & Replacement by Nagant

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the S&W No.3 Russian Model unique?

The Russian Model, particularly those made at the Tula Arsenal, featured specific modifications like a rounded butt and frame 'knuckle' for shooting stability. Russia was also a major purchaser and domestic producer of this iconic revolver design.

How did the S&W No.3 reload compared to the Colt SAA?

The S&W No.3 utilized a top-break action with an automatic star ejector, allowing for significantly faster reloading than the Colt Single Action Army's slower gate-loading system.

Where were the Russian S&W No.3 revolvers produced?

While initially imported from Smith & Wesson in the US, Russia eventually established domestic production at the Imperial Tula Arms Factory. These Tula-made revolvers feature distinct Cyrillic markings.

What cartridge did the S&W No.3 Russian Model use?

The primary cartridge was the .44 Russian. This round evolved from earlier designs, featuring internal lubrication and a specific bullet diameter (.429 inches) within a .44 caliber case.

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