Production of these revolvers started as early as 1876 when the Russians decided to move No. 3 Russian revolver production from S&W in America to Ludwig Loewe in Berlin. The barrel rib has the Ludwig Loewe Cyrillic marking followed by the serial number, the double headed Russian eagle, "L" and circled "II." The left side of the frame has the Russian "1874" marking. The cylinder is numbered to the gun and is marked with the letter "P" and a circled "II." For more information see www.russianrevolvers.com.

Very good plus, retaining 40% original blue finish with the balance a mottled gray patina and a few small patches of pitting mostly on the barrel. Traces of original case colors remain on the trigger guard, and 80% original case colors remain on the hammer. The refinished grips are very good with textured varnish. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.