The back strap has the American Express Co. marking: "AM. EX. CO. NO. 287." The barrel has been shortened during its period of use, as was common with 19th century revolvers purchased by the various express companies, and the German blade front sight having been added during its service life with American Express. No visible assembly number on the grip frame, and assembly numbers match on the cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. The revolver was displayed at the National Firearms Museum in 2008-2009 as well as part of the 2015 NRA Single Action Shooting Society exhibit. The revolver is pictured and identified in the NRA Museum's "Guns West!" exhibit catalog on page 16. Provenance: The Supica Collection; National Firearms Museum 2008-2009; 2015 NRA Single Action Shooting Society Exhibit

Good displaying a "been there, done that" appearance for an American Express Co. S&W Russian revolver used in the period in a challenging environment with the metal surfaces having been polished. The grips show similar working gun character. Mechanically excellent.