Info Requested on Russian S&W

[bedbugbilly]

Bill - I knew your revolver was a "keeper" and that's why I suggested that you come over to this forum to find out more about it. You can be mighty proud of it - it's a great piece of history and don't let anybody talk you out of it for a sack of peanuts. I dare say that no one on this forum would kick it out of bed for eating crackers!

Glad you're getting lots of good information on it - those ivory grips are to die for! Enjoy!

Jim

 

[Hitthespot]

Yes and thank you for doing so. The members here have done there best help me as their experienced allowed. I couldn't of asked for more. I plan on being around here from time to time to learn more. While all of My guns are modern, going thru this experience with a 140 plus year old pistol did something to me. That gun was beautiful and so well made, even with the degrading finish. I now want a couple along with some old Colts would do. LOL

BILL

 

[Brian in SLC]

Brian, unless Im missing something my gun looks identical to the one you have. The wear pattern is even almost the same. Is yours refinished?

Far from being an expert, I'd guess probably.

Barrel catch doesn't match (s/n) and the triggerguard is nickled.

Still...nice pistol. Nearly a twin to yours!

I think your ivory stocks bump the value up a notch for me.