3rd MODEL RUSSIAN .44R REVOLVER 1874-1878

a.k.a. NEW MODEL RUSSIAN

PRICE: $3,850

This Russian revolver represented the final refinement in design for the Russian Military. Also incorporated new mechanical improvements. Total production exceeded 60,000, BUT only a little over 13,000 were for Domestic sale ! Barrel address ending in Russian Model. This Commercial Model is outstanding ! having @ 95%+ original nickel on all but the cylinder. the cylinder shows the wear of storage. The Walnut grips are superb, inn condition and color.

Has 100% original mechanical working actions, all the time !
Interesting markings: All the Factory Markings are clear and vivid, barrel address and Serial Number of 3591x. Additional markings are the SH in the Diamond on the Butt and 1874 on the left frame just in front of the web grip for the hand. Actually this Model attained Frontier popularity, such as Pat Garrett carried one during his Buffalo Hunting period. Even the Cinema caught on, and in " The Missing" Tommy Lee Jones as a rough old veteran carries one !
NOTE : 1874 date at web grip area.