Manufactured circa 1873 to 1878 this model is commonly known as the Old Model Russian and is easily recognizable by the spurred trigger guard. The Second Model Russian was also manufactured with a 7 inch solid rib barrel and features a pinned blade front sight and notch rear sight on the barrel latch. The top of the barrel rib is marked "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD. MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JULY 10.60. JAN. 17. FEB. 17. JULY. 11 65 & AUG. 24. 69. RUSSIAN MODEL" flanked by Maltese crosses. The serial number is stamped on the butt along with "SH" inside a diamond. The "SH" inside the diamond indicates this is a fairly scarce variation of the Second Model Russian which would have been purchased and subsequently marked by Schuyler Hartley & Graham. The matching serial number is also marked on the rear cylinder face, barrel latch and rear of the top strap in the latch cut out. All blue finish with casehardened hammer and trigger guard, and fitted with smooth walnut grips and a lanyard ring on the butt.

Very fine plus. The revolver retains 85% original blue finish with a mix of blue finish and smooth brown patina on the cylinder and back strap and some muzzle and edge wear. Almost all of the original vibrant case colors remain on the hammer and the trigger guard has a smooth gray patina. The grips are very fine with a few minor dings and handling marks. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. Overall, a very fine example of a popular and highly desirable large frame Russian.