From the Vault: Tula Arsenal S&W No. 3 Russian Revolver
This "From the Vault" episode from Brownells Gun Techs Keith Ford and Steve Ostrem features a detailed look at a rare Tula Arsenal Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian revolver manufactured in 1886. The video highlights distinctive Russian features like the grip frame 'knuckle' and finger hook. It discusses the revolver's robust construction, break-top action, automatic ejection, and its original chambering in .44 Russian, comparing it to other calibers like .44-40, .44 Henry, and .45 Schofield. The presenter emphasizes the high quality of Tula-made revolvers, manufactured on German DWM machinery, and their historical significance, noting they were more numerous than Colt SAA revolvers before 1900. The video concludes by stressing the rarity and desirability of these Russian-made No. 3s in the US market.









