Original U.S. Smith & Wesson Nickel-Plated First Model Russian No. 3 .44 Revolver with Ivory Grips - Serial 8912 Receiver reverse is a worn maker

reverse is a worn maker mark reading Ames MFG

Operation Cobra

The trigger guard does bear Gurkha Battalion markings as does the top arm of the brass butt plate

with lots of the factory darkening

Original U.S. Smith & Wesson Nickel-Plated First Model Russian No. 3 .44 Revolver with Ivory Grips - Serial 8912 Receiver reverse is a worn makerOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an amazing find! Every young "Old West" fans dream: A real Cowboy Six shooter! This is a very nice U. S. Smith & Wesson First Model Russian No. 3 Revolver, made around 1870. It retains a very large percentage of its Nickel Plating and has lovely aged ivory grips. These were identical to the Russian Contract models, except for the markings. The S&W Model No. 3 was introduced in 1869 as the U. S. Army's