The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on February 13, 1877 and delivered to M.W. Robinson Co., New York City with a 6 1/2 inch barrel, nickel finish, butt swivel and smooth walnut grips. The barrel rib has the one-line address/patent dates marking ending with "RUSSIAN MODEL." The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. Matching assembly numbers are on the grip frame, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. A true American frontier sidearm, the Model No. 3 Russian 3rd Model revolver was carried by celebrated lawman Pat Garrett and notorious outlaw Charlie Pitts (aka Sam Wells). Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Very fine, retaining 80% plus original nickel finish with a few patches of light pitting. 95% original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The grips are also very fine with some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A well cared for frontier sidearm that will be a welcomed addition to your growing S&W or American West collection.