The accompanying factory letter lists this revolver with a 5 1/2 inch barrel in .44 S&W Russian, nickel finish and smooth walnut grips when shipped on May 3, 1873 [sic] and delivered to M.W. Robinson Co. of New York City. The revolver falls within the commercial Russian range and as confirmed by the factory letter has a rare 6 1/2 inch barrel, as 8 inch was standard barrel length. The barrel rib has the one-line address/patent dates legend ending with "RUSSIAN MODEL." Matching assembly numbers are on the grip frame, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. The repurposed period case contains a cartridge block holding 52 cartridges and a screwdriver and features a blank inlaid inscription plate on the exterior of the lid.

Very fine, retaining 98% plus factory quality reapplied nickel plating to the frame showing some finished-over fine faint pitting, mostly found on the side plate and bottom of the frame. The finish on the barrel and cylinder appear to be original. 98% plus vivid case colors remain on the hammer. Patterns of case colors remain on the silvered out trigger guard. The grips are also very fine showing a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with numerous minor handling/storage marks, couple minor cracks on lid and relined interior showing minimal high spot wear. Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.