The Smith & Wesson Model 3 Russian contract revolver

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  • @jakeroberts7435
    @jakeroberts7435 Рік тому +5

    Greetings to Hungary, the land of fine wine and buitiful women. I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the support your great country has given the survivors of Lahaina on the island of Maui. We shall always honor your friendship

  • @bernardrednix756
    @bernardrednix756 Рік тому +62

    the most underrated old west revolver

    • @skepticalbadger
      @skepticalbadger Рік тому +9

      Is it? The Schofield variant is second only to the Single Action Army for fame.

    • @GreenMosin93
      @GreenMosin93 Рік тому +7

      I think the Merwin-Hulbert is the most underrated. It's very rare tho

    • @crom60
      @crom60 Рік тому

      Superbe vidéo.

    • @AaronBennett-mi9uf
      @AaronBennett-mi9uf 2 місяці тому

      @@skepticalbadger I would say the Schofield is #4, after the Remington 1858 (New Model Army) conversions and the 1875. As far as actual use, it was the Colt Model 1851, hands down. Yes, they were percussion and obsolete, but cheap and widely available.

  • @NoTimeAllTime
    @NoTimeAllTime Рік тому +30

    The Smith and Wesson Model 3 is one of my favorite guns, not only from a design and ascetic element but personally as well. My grandfather had two, one that was a personal sidearm of a great great uncle who took it to the Spanish American War (he wasn't a fan of the colt he was issued) and the other was a later model. I love hearing about the Russian variant as well as the history of the gun and I appreciate seeing the rounds loaded as well, that was very informative!

  • @CzechoslovakGunStories
    @CzechoslovakGunStories Рік тому +19

    Love your videos! They are my most favourite thing from Hungary maybe except for Goulash which we Czechs are grateful for as well! Thanks for great content!

    • @capandball
      @capandball  Рік тому +10

      We will get together well. Being a great fan of Czech beer! Just sitting here and reading your post with a can of Pilsner in my hand. :)

  • @bobconnor1210
    @bobconnor1210 Рік тому +7

    That Russian round, revered for its accuracy, evolved into the .44 S&W Special and then eventually into the .44 Remington Magnum. The.44 Russian is easily made by cutting down mouth-split Special or Magnum cases and loading with a light .430” lead bullet using Lyman data. Fun and cheap to shoot.

  • @yyctypewriter
    @yyctypewriter Рік тому +10

    I’ve been using two of these for CAS for 18 years now. They have been solid and reliable and I’ve never had any issues with them. They’re solid and great for reloads on the timer, or bonus targets.

  • @eduardohermoso150
    @eduardohermoso150 Рік тому +3

    A vast amount of knowledge of firearms history and a pleasant voice makes this gentleman a fine example of what firearms vlogs should be. Well done Sir !!

  • @davidfranklin1885
    @davidfranklin1885 Рік тому +17

    What an absolutely gorgeous revolver!, and a historical, delightful description and delivery. FOUR STARS! FMR Intelligence Officer

  • @Bayan1905
    @Bayan1905 Рік тому +4

    A few years back I got an Uberti Schofield revolver with the 5 inch barrel in .45 Colt. In all the years of various single action revolvers, that gun is far and away the nicest and most accurate single action revolver I've ever owned. I love the Smith & Wesson break open revolvers. I have a Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless in .38 S & W that's very pleasant and accurate to shoot.

  • @gregajohnson1985
    @gregajohnson1985 Рік тому +3

    your cartridge building montage needs to be an ASMR video of it's own. so good.

  • @bushcraft_in_the_north
    @bushcraft_in_the_north Рік тому +1

    I have a original S&W Russian. The mecanism is 100% tight so is the lock upp and no side wiggle, the barrel and chambers shines like a mirror. It is not black anymore, but gray. But still in great shape.

  • @davidinghram2494
    @davidinghram2494 Рік тому +10

    Probably the most elegant handgun design ever.

    • @anthonyhayes1267
      @anthonyhayes1267 Рік тому +1

      It's up there for me, but I'd rank a few Webley designs above it

  • @TMSGG724
    @TMSGG724 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful review, as always, enjoyed watching!

  • @Mis-AdventureCH
    @Mis-AdventureCH Рік тому +3

    Anyone in the states with an Uberti Schofield, TK Custom in Illinois will mill the cylinder to accept .45 acp in moon clips. It will also still take .45 colt. $200 bucks and shipping. I did mine and it works great.
    Be sure to get the Schofield specific moon clips as they're slightly narrower in circumference than regular ones.

    • @redacted_redacted_redacted
      @redacted_redacted_redacted Рік тому +1

      Will the extractor still throw all the rounds out with with them clipped together? I've been curious about that.

    • @Mis-AdventureCH
      @Mis-AdventureCH Рік тому +1

      @@redacted_redacted_redacted Yes, tosses them out the same as a shaved Webley. The casings are way shorter so they clear just fine.
      I can't find it, but a guy did a IPSC course of fire with a shaved Webley running moon clips and that's what sold me on all of it.

  • @dianecullum1281
    @dianecullum1281 Рік тому +3

    (Mike Cullum) I wanted a black powder cartridge pistol and researched them pretty thoroughly before I purchased one. I have big hands and the 1873 Colt as well as the 1875 Remington left no room for my little finger on the grip. I picked up a Schofield replica in a local gun shop and it fit my hands perfectly (plenty of grip). Watched as many videos as I could find on the various #3 versions currently being produced by Uberti. I decided on the Russian in 44 Russian caliber (it is stamped 44 Russian but is actually chambered for 44 Special). I did not want any version of the #3 in 45 Colt! In several shooting videos 45 colt cartridges would sometimes slip under the ejector star and jam the gun up pretty bad. The rim on the 45 Colt is very small (was never designed for rim extraction). If I would not have finally found the Russian model I bought, my second choice would have been a Schofield in 44-40 because of the generous rim on that cartridge. Additionally I like the lift up latch on the Russian better than the pull latch on the Schofield. I've read that some folks have experienced inadvertent unlatching while holstering a Schofield model. This video on the Russian #3 was very well done. Thanks!

  • @giovannicervantes2053
    @giovannicervantes2053 10 місяців тому +1

    Funnily enough i first saw a version of this revolver in metro exodus in that game it was an amalgam of a nagant revolver and the no.3 mostly in the fact that it shared the gas seal system for suppressors and a swing out cylinder instead of a break action

  • @dangvorbei5304
    @dangvorbei5304 Рік тому +3

    Your poor gong. It finally gave up.😂 I'm so glad someone offers a reproduction of these magnificent revolvers. It's quite a weapon. Maybe one day you'll tell us about the Bowie knife on your rig?

  • @RedXlV
    @RedXlV Рік тому +6

    If I'd been a Russian officer in 1895, I wouldn't have wanted to give up my S&W for a Nagant. Just because of the much faster reload that's possible with a top-break instead of a loading gate.

    • @sigurdsigurdson9515
      @sigurdsigurdson9515 Рік тому +1

      Совершенно с вами согласен. Наган это шаг назад в скорости перезарядки ,но более дешёвый и технологичный из за равного калибра ствола у нагана и винтовки Мосина + более лёгкий и компактный .На месте русского офицера в 1914 я предпочел бы браунинг м1900

  • @marcusott2973
    @marcusott2973 Рік тому +5

    Much awaited, much appreciated looking forward to excellent insights as always from you.

  • @redacted_redacted_redacted
    @redacted_redacted_redacted Рік тому +10

    I shot one of these in an ICORE match a few months ago. I found that the trigger guard spur was really useful in giving my weak hand a place to sit. I locked my middle finger in it and thumbed the hammer from there. It ended up being a lot of fun and going a lot better than expected.
    Side note: how many rounds of black powder could you get through yours before the fouling locked it up?

    • @capandball
      @capandball  Рік тому +5

      I fired 2x50 in two days without cleaning. It did not lock up at all.

  • @pablogonzalezalonso885
    @pablogonzalezalonso885 8 місяців тому +1

    -Es el revólver más bonito de todos los de aquellos tiempos. Hermoso de verdad.

  • @Real11BangBang
    @Real11BangBang Рік тому +2

    My favorite!

  • @blackpowder-bulgaria
    @blackpowder-bulgaria Рік тому +1

    Looks comfortable in the hand.

  • @michaelrains64295
    @michaelrains64295 Рік тому +4

    Great video as always. Beautiful robust revolver.

  • @varanid9
    @varanid9 Рік тому +3

    Noice! I just recently picked up an Uberti replica of the S&W New Model #3 with case hardened frame and charcoal blue on barrel and cylinder. It was a limited edition sold by - I believe - Taylors and Company a few years back. Beautiful revolver but I can't find any New Model replicas on their website, nor on Dixie Gun Works, just the Russian and the Schofield.. Years ago I used to have an original nickel-plated Russian model and the Uberti Russian replica. Love these top-breaks.

  • @marcogianfranco4918
    @marcogianfranco4918 Рік тому +3

    Forgotten Weapons would make a great Collab with capandball, I would definitely watch a video if its not out already. extremely nice attention to both detail in design and history.

    • @blackhawk65589
      @blackhawk65589 Рік тому

      Duelist1954 has a really good video on this as well

  • @LarryDeSilva64
    @LarryDeSilva64 Рік тому +2

    what an amazing looking revolver. Uberti really made a nice looking reproduction of that S&W model 3 Russian. May have to get me one of them for my black powder revolver collection. Thanks for another informative and fun video.

  • @barkeater9606
    @barkeater9606 Рік тому +9

    Very Nice! 45 Colt was an interesting choice. The 44 Special would be a good choice also. With 44 Special chambering, you can also fire the 44 Russian. This pistol was popular in the USA as a competition pistol until the Great Depression. It was Major Schofield that came up with the break open design. It allowed a calvary man to reload at a full gallup on a horse. The 45 Schofield was shorter than the 45 Colt. The 45 Schofield can be fired out of a 1873 Colt, but not vice versa. I will buy one of these pistols, it will make a good companion to my 1894AE Winchester in 45 Colt that I bought new in 1999. 👍

    • @badgerrrlattin35
      @badgerrrlattin35 Рік тому

      I too found it surprising that this was chambered in 45LC. This will lead to problems with the ejection of spent brass. The modest .45LC rims being the problem. Course, one could fall back on using Schofield brass.

    • @hailexiao2770
      @hailexiao2770 Рік тому

      @@badgerrrlattin35 Modern .45 Colt has pretty beefy rims. If S&W Model 25s and Ruger Redhawks don't have any problems ejecting spent cases I don't see why a Model 3 would have any problems doing the same.

  • @darthmartinez
    @darthmartinez Рік тому +1

    I have a Cimarron imported Schofield in 38 special that is a lot of fun to shoot. Model 27 speed loaders will work too.

  • @robertl6196
    @robertl6196 Рік тому +1

    I never knew about the second locking notch on the hammer. Clever.

  • @shootingwithmitch5921
    @shootingwithmitch5921 Рік тому +1

    Aesthetically the best looking revolver, In my opinion :-)

  • @hillbillyscholar8126
    @hillbillyscholar8126 Рік тому +1

    I suspect that you may get better accuracy using a softer alloy with black powder. Thanks for sharing!

  • @whisper8742
    @whisper8742 Рік тому

    Another block of history filled! Thanks~

  • @vexorg67
    @vexorg67 Рік тому

    I'm glad that at least some Europeans can enjoy shooting. Love your channel. I'm off to the range this weekend. Cheers!

  • @Keef19661
    @Keef19661 7 місяців тому

    Спасибо за прекрасное, интересное видео об одной из лучших моделей револьверов. Кстати, в России сняли фильм "Медведь", где этот револьвер играет одну из главных ролей

  • @werre2
    @werre2 Рік тому +1

    I installed reloading press on top of two thick planks that I bolted to the table. No more bending.

    • @capandball
      @capandball  Рік тому

      Yes, I'll have to reinforce my table.

  • @chetan.gondaliya
    @chetan.gondaliya Рік тому +1

    Awesome video Bro. Love from India...🙏❤👍🤗

  • @carlbissonnette4227
    @carlbissonnette4227 Рік тому

    Thank you for that beautiful video for my birthday

  • @texas66
    @texas66 Рік тому +1

    If you ever visit Texas, be sure to allow for some range time. With a little advanced notice I'm sure guns, ammo and range fees can be provided.
    Not everyone in Texas has black powder firearms but I'm sure there are plenty of early smokeless powder arms to try!

  • @davidtaylor8822
    @davidtaylor8822 Рік тому +1

    That's a beautifully-made gun. What a shame we can never own that in the UK!

    • @davidtaylor8822
      @davidtaylor8822 Рік тому

      @@michaelhrivnak1719 I know, it is sad. I regret the UK's gun laws, but I don't disapprove of them (I can't own that S&W but I can own a cap & ball revolver). Unfortunately, a minority of any country's citizenry cannot be trusted. That's why the US has had more than 400 mass shootings already this year.

  • @EricDaMAJ
    @EricDaMAJ Рік тому

    The Russians practically single handedly kept Smith & Wesson afloat buying this revolver. Cossacks loved it and it stayed in service way into WW I.
    Like the cowboys of yore I’m no fan of that middle finger hook under the Russian trigger guard. Nor do I care for the S&W’s balance compared to the Colt SAA. But I still love my Uberti Schofield “Wells Fargo” clone. According to Uberti it can fire all standard smokeless powder factory .45LC. Unloading it is nearly as fun as shooting it!

  • @jason60chev
    @jason60chev Рік тому

    Just purchased one of these in 44 Russian, for which I am setup to hand load.

  • @antjeeismann4684
    @antjeeismann4684 Рік тому

    This was a very informative and relaxing Video, greetings from Germany.

  • @RandallWeeks
    @RandallWeeks Рік тому

    Respectfully mentioning they also had a 200gr load meant for lightweight hunting. (Jackrabbit in the west side of the US can be almost as big as some dogs) On the civilian market that cartridge came in a variety.

  • @duaneho555
    @duaneho555 Рік тому

    What a beautiful gun. Thanks for the video.

  • @louisvalois3863
    @louisvalois3863 Рік тому +7

    "beatiful hunglish language" :)

  • @niclbicl
    @niclbicl Рік тому

    Very nice much awaited video really a informationful and nice video and interesting that Uberti made a repro didn't know!

  • @clangerbasher
    @clangerbasher Рік тому +1

    It is one of those revolvers I wish I could own here.

  • @mortimersnerd8044
    @mortimersnerd8044 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video and pistol, a minor correction though.
    Rollin White tried to sell his patent to S&W, but they wisely declined and instead paid him a generous royalty on each pistol they made. This left White with all the responsibility (and expense) for defending the patent in court, which he did continuously for its duration.

    • @capandball
      @capandball  Рік тому +2

      Many thanks for the correction!

    • @RedXlV
      @RedXlV Рік тому

      It should also be remembered that Rollin White's overly-broad patent should have been invalidated, since Casimir Lefaucheux had already patented his pinfire breech-loading revolver in France a year earlier. But for some reason, despite Lefaucheux revolvers being imported to America in decent numbers, it doesn't seem to have occurred to any American revolver manufacturers to bring this up in court and prove White had patented something that was already invented by somebody else.

  • @drews4685
    @drews4685 Рік тому

    Excellent video and information as always 👍

  • @glockerbob
    @glockerbob Рік тому

    Man I dig the old break tops!!!!

  • @TheLord0Ice0Wind
    @TheLord0Ice0Wind Рік тому

    That's a beautiful revolver

  • @reivercaptain510
    @reivercaptain510 Рік тому

    I really want to buy one of these for my father. He loves the Mo. 3

  • @jordiparis6250
    @jordiparis6250 Рік тому

    A very interesting video, congratulations!

  • @Lardbeane
    @Lardbeane Рік тому

    It's crazy how still you are when shooting, sometimes I un pause the video when you're aiming and I have to double check that I actually un paused it.

    • @capandball
      @capandball  Рік тому +1

      23 years of competition shooting. But you should see how my body moved when I was firing the last shot last year on the World Champs. :D I was never so happy about a 9 ring shot. :D :D

  • @jonathansongco4302
    @jonathansongco4302 Рік тому +2

    Awesome!

  • @Horex-or5rt
    @Horex-or5rt Рік тому

    I have an open top Richard Mason that I load with Trailboss powder. Works better for me than black powder, isn't historically correct, but hits perfect.

  • @benbateman2085
    @benbateman2085 Рік тому

    One of my favorite old west guns.

  • @steveconquest6684
    @steveconquest6684 Рік тому

    A superb video and a beautiful revolver. I still prefer the lockup on the Schofield though.

  • @jl8543
    @jl8543 Рік тому

    Very nice..Sir . always good presentation 👍👍

  • @oolooo
    @oolooo Рік тому

    The superior Model 3 and peak of the Top Break .

  • @tyffontyffon1652
    @tyffontyffon1652 8 місяців тому

    Suberbe ,j'ai un 44 russian original de 1875 N° 3 mais il est avec le modele "target" sur la mir , le guidon est different . bien à vous.

  • @MeshFrequency
    @MeshFrequency Рік тому +1

    13:34 "3rd Russian weapon factory A. Uberti, Italy"

  • @rainbow2710
    @rainbow2710 Рік тому

    I have an original Ludwig Loewe Russian contract revolver in 44 Russian. Pretty well preserved. I might actually get to shoot it one day.

    • @dangvorbei5304
      @dangvorbei5304 Рік тому +1

      I bet those were nice revolvers when new. Ludwig & Loewe knew how to put a gun together to a standard that would put Cabot to shame.

    • @capandball
      @capandball  Рік тому +2

      That's a nice find!

  • @657449
    @657449 Рік тому

    30+ years ago I was looking for one just as a shooter. My desire was killed by an article in a gun magazine. There was a photo of 16 pistols in the original wrapping paper and wooden box in someone’s collection. I figure that the guns were ordered by a period general store and forgotten about. Probably during the depression, the assets of the business were sold and the forgotten box of guns found.

  • @BR549-2
    @BR549-2 Рік тому

    Great video!

  • @CameronMcCreary
    @CameronMcCreary Рік тому +1

    The modern replica will easily take smokeless loads. I had a Civil War era S&W Model 2 in .32 long rimfire and I would fire it now and then and I always shot CIL Canuck smokeless cartridges in .32 long rimfire.

  • @finlayfraser9952
    @finlayfraser9952 Рік тому

    Some contributors say that loose powder in a cartridge is not a problem!! We need an answer.

  • @johanneshierl9996
    @johanneshierl9996 Рік тому

    Nice Video. I am Interested in match flintlock Pistols. Is it posible to make a Video about that?

  • @ZacharyBurgard
    @ZacharyBurgard Рік тому +2

    I have a couple boxes of original Russian no.3 revolver ammunition

  • @job38four10
    @job38four10 Рік тому

    Do you have a video shooting a { 1862 Freeman's Patent Revolver}?

  • @johnmcdonald587
    @johnmcdonald587 10 місяців тому

    Did you have any fouling issues binding up the cylinder?

  • @tmsaskg
    @tmsaskg Рік тому +1

    At 17:09 shot, two hot particle fell upward then down from the gun. Was ot exiting from the back of the chamber?

  • @МихаилА-ы3р
    @МихаилА-ы3р Рік тому +2

    Ух ты)

  • @ShortLandPattern
    @ShortLandPattern Рік тому

    this channel gives :) energy

  • @r.awilliams9815
    @r.awilliams9815 Рік тому

    I hope they release it in .44 Special.

  • @СергейПанюков-к9д

    Masterpiece ❤

  • @elberttanner6189
    @elberttanner6189 9 місяців тому

    How is windage adjusted on this revolver?

  • @ronaldomello4463
    @ronaldomello4463 Рік тому +1

    Muito linda.

  • @flintandball6093
    @flintandball6093 Рік тому

    Are you still planning on running blackpowder hunts in Hungary? I'd be interested.

    • @capandball
      @capandball  Рік тому

      I am not a PH, but I can help you. If you come in October or December, you can also participate on our BP driven hunts.

  • @gab340
    @gab340 Рік тому

    really nice.

  • @paulharding1621
    @paulharding1621 Рік тому

    Absolutely beautiful revolver. That target is dead.

  • @marionriverwoodcraft
    @marionriverwoodcraft Рік тому

    I have heard that the reproductions are notoriously unreliable with real black powder, the action practically seizing up after shooting a cylinder or two. Have you figured out a way around this or are you just cleaning frequently?

  • @JohnCBobcat
    @JohnCBobcat 11 місяців тому

    I'd love to own a Model 3 repro in .44 Special, though I can somewhat understand why they aren't manufactured as such. Still, I think that's a shame and a bit of a missed opportunity for a little bit more historical accuracy. (Pun intended!)

  • @jimbobhk2009
    @jimbobhk2009 Рік тому

    How did you get these Russian Great War weapons?

  • @tinymud3324
    @tinymud3324 Рік тому

    Fantastic revolver but rather then 45LC could have been in 357 mag with a 9mm collar ;o)

  • @capt.bart.roberts4975
    @capt.bart.roberts4975 Рік тому

    Ooo, I want one!

  • @454FatJack
    @454FatJack Рік тому

    1895 Nagant 7,62mm

  • @solinvictus39
    @solinvictus39 Рік тому

    These are great looking revolvers and I'd love to have one, but I think they're a bit overpriced. Last I checked they were in the $1200. range. You could buy a nice AR carbine or AK for that money and have a couple hundred dollars left over to spare.

  • @mr.e.2175
    @mr.e.2175 Рік тому

    I think you need more powder and that load would be good..

    • @capandball
      @capandball  Рік тому

      I tried to keep a close equivalent of the original load. But you can surely add a full case of BP.

  • @borkwoof696
    @borkwoof696 Рік тому

    Are the stadiametric rangefinders in stock again?

    • @capandball
      @capandball  Рік тому

      Yes, please send an order to info@kapszli.hu

  • @MrFiliCZ
    @MrFiliCZ Рік тому

    Why are u only loading 5 rounds and not six? Is it because there is a problem with one of the cylinder chambers? Thank you for answer

    • @skepticalbadger
      @skepticalbadger Рік тому +3

      Safety. Hammer down on an empty chamber is the accepted modern practice. It's pointless if you're immediately going to shoot like this, but a lot of people still do it. Maybe even his range rules require it, I don't know.

    • @capandball
      @capandball  Рік тому +1

      @@skepticalbadger that's how we load it for Cowboy Action Shooting. I am used to it.

    • @RedXlV
      @RedXlV Рік тому +1

      @@capandball Makes perfect sense. Practice the same way you're going to use it in competition.

  • @petrvodkin5824
    @petrvodkin5824 Рік тому

    What country are you from?

  • @antiquelover007
    @antiquelover007 Рік тому

    I have an original 1874 S&W Russian Model 3, ( Russian contract) . I'm looking for an enthusiastic collector who can preserve and make use of this great piece of History. Please do let me know if anyone is interested in buying it.

  • @keithplymale2374
    @keithplymale2374 Рік тому +1

    Always wanted one of these since the 1990's but the reproductions have always just out of reach financially.

  • @nickdavis5420
    @nickdavis5420 Рік тому

    Ah the patent that should never have been granted the bore through cylinder.

  • @bobkohl6779
    @bobkohl6779 14 днів тому

    Second and 4th shots were dead on

  • @PenDragonsPig
    @PenDragonsPig Рік тому

    Everybody forgets Norwich.

  • @chrisgabbert658
    @chrisgabbert658 Рік тому

    👍😊

  • @davegray3049
    @davegray3049 4 місяці тому

    Add another thing man you're very wrong about that Russia was not the first to shoot metal cartridges the first to shoot metal cartridges was France they are indeed the last to shoot black powder because the smokeless powder was too expensive for Rush to afford nor did they have access to it because their lack of friendly relations with many countries