Original U.S. Smith & Wesson Russian Third Model No. 3 Revolver with Bone Grips & 1871 Reissue Marking 20th Century The new cartridge that was

The new cartridge that was designed was based around a

The Prussian wappen (coat of arms) features the large Eagle of the Holy Roman Empire

This would be in keeping with the style that the officers grew accustomed to

and was originally issued to the German Polizei (Police) during WWII

Original U.S. Smith & Wesson Russian Third Model No. 3 Revolver with Bone Grips & 1871 Reissue Marking 20th Century The new cartridge that wasOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a really nice and rare old Wild West Revolver to find. This is a very nice Blued example Smith & Wesson Russian Third Model No. 3 revolver in . 44 Russian, identical to the Russian Contract models, except for the markings. It also features some very nice well aged bone grips, a Cowboy favorite. The S&W Model No. 3 was introduced in 1869 as the U. S. Army's principal sidearm, which they used until 1873. This