Manufactured between 1873 and 1878 with approximately 6,200 made for commercial sale. 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 rear face of the cylinder, barrel latch and barrel are marked "984". The second model Russian features the reverse spur curved trigger guard and humpback grip straps. The revolver is fitted with nicely figured walnut grips and a lanyard ring on the butt. The serial number and "SH" inside a diamond are marked on the butt. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. Nickel plated with casehardened hammer and trigger guard.

Excellent. The revolver retains 97% untouched original nickel finish showing very minor flaking on the cylinder face. The hammer and trigger guard retain 90% original "frosted" case colors. There is minor pitting under the grips. The grips are also excellent with the retaining pin making a hole all the way through the right panel and some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.