First model DA S&W .44russian.

[jetrefueller]

Can anyone clear this up for me, are all first model S&W DAs in .44russian antique?

 

[tactical870]

I was under the impression that all the frames were pre 1898......

 

[dingus]

No theres a cut off serial number in the 52000s any below that cut off are AOK but make certin there 44 russian as alot are 44 40 but they have a longer cylinder.
the later long cylinder guns are 44 Russian to. some of them are not considered antique by date of manufacture.

 

[rigrat]

All model 3 Frames were made prior to 1898 and all are considered antique in the US. rigrat