There is a thread on a cartridge collectors website with a different photograph that shows the word preceding "New Army" ends in "ian." It has to be .44 Russian, in my opinion, but there's a caution nag going off in the back of my brain about a S&W model called the New Army from this time. I am a long way from being well informed about S&W top breaks. Can one of the specialists tell me if this is a phrase one would find in a catalog? I know "New Navy" in a Japanese context, but "New Army" makes me wonder.

On that other website the writer says he believes the full label; reads, "These cartridges are made expressly for use in Smith & Wesson's .44 calibre Russian Model New Army Revolver according to their specific directions. We unhesitatingly and strongly recommend them for use in this arm."

I won't post a link because the other site exists as a resource for old cartridge trading and commerce. But it's not hard to find it with a little personal research and the internet search engine of your choice.

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David Wilson