Manufactured in the mid-1870s, it is estimated that less than 1,000 of these revolvers were manufactured. The revolver is chambered for the 44 caliber Russian centerfire cartridge. The top of the barrel rib is marked "+FOREHAND & WADSWORTH, WORCESTER, MASS. U.S. PAT'D OCT. 22'61 - JUNE 27 '71 - OCT. 28 '73 +" with standard features. The right side of the frame features the rare "standing bear" mark originally attributed with the California Militia, though likely that of a California gunmaker or dealer. All visible serial numbers are matching. Provenance: The Buckstix Collection