Recent content by tkopperl

Thank you Ahhh! I clearly see the difference with the bump by the trigger guard. I had always thought the Russians had the curly spur on the trigger guard but it sounds like that might have only been for the Russian contract and there were domestic Americans chambered in .44 Russian. Would...

Fake US Stamp Thank y’all for the responses. I was suspect of such, but never thought to verify the fonts. Were there even any 2nd models sold to the military? What about the swivel ring on the grip? I haven’t seen this on any other civilian gun, so was it likely added also? What...

Cylinder Here is a photo of the cylinder from the back. I do not see a letter.

Wiregrass, thank you for the info. My best guess was a second model, but I have never seen a second model with the US stamp or the swivel on the grip. I assume this was a cavalry pistol, but with the high serial # i'm not sure how to reference that to a military shipment. Do you think the US...

I need help identifying this revolver for certain. I have researched quite a bit, but cannot seem to find the exact revolver. Its serial # is 21589. I could not find a caliber marking on the gun, but did take photos of the stamping on top of the barrel. Hope you guys can help. I attached...