Original Smith & Wesson 1871 Russian Contract Model 3 Revolver in .44 Russian - Serial 40048 Russian Antique Guns though unfortunately we could not

though unfortunately we could not read the date

) Model 1863 “Zouave" Percussion Rifle:

with a lovely patina on the silver

if any were ever present

The reverse center of the pickelhaube has a vertical

Original Smith & Wesson 1871 Russian Contract Model 3 Revolver in .44 Russian - Serial 40048 Russian Antique Guns though unfortunately we could notOriginal item: Only One Available. The Classic! A genuine Original SMITH AND WESSON RUSSIAN CONTRACT revolver in . 44 Russian. Markings along the top almost gone through wear and pitting scars. All that is visible is RUSSIAN MODEL. Serial number on the heal of the butt is 40048. In 1870 71 General Alexander Gorloff of the Imperial Russian Embassy visited Smith & Wesson and placed an order for 41,000 units. In 1872 Grand Duke Alexandrovich also visited