I finally got some time to take a couple snapshots of my S&W 2nd Model American chambered in 44 Russian. Judging by the serial number, it seems to have been made around 1873, although I do plan to get a letter from Roy Jinks. It has an 8" barrel and the bore and chambers are in excellent condition .... I've seldom seen a black powder gun with such a pristine bore and chambers. There is still quite a bit of case color on the hammer and a lot of dark blue on the frame, with less on the barrel assembly. All numbers match. It was painful parting with my original Schofield, but this oldtimer eases the pain considerable. Here's the pics ....
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