Production of these revolvers started around 1886 after the tooling was purchased from Ludwig Loewe. Although approximately 35,000 were manufactured, these revolvers are very rare in the U.S. and are reportedly just as rare in Russia. It has the Tula Arsenal Cyrillic marking on the barrel rib which includes the manufacture date "1890," the serial number, and a double headed Russian eagle. The cylinder is also numbered to the gun. The grip frame has a S&W March 1963 factory return date ("363") and a S&W factory diamond refinish mark. For more information see www.russianrevolvers.com.

Very fine, retaining 99% plus S&W reapplied blue finish with some pitting under the finish. Nearly all of the case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The revarnished grips are very good with minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.