Original Spanish made Smith & Wesson Model 3 Revolver Copy for the Russian Contract Market - Serial 2524 German Replica from a collection that sat

from a collection that sat in an attic for close to 100 years

It is constructed of two wood sections hinged together

Above the left ear interior of the apron of the shell has a stamped manufacturer's code and size “Bell” L

They could be bought for $2

the battalion was re-designated as the 8th Battalion

Original Spanish made Smith & Wesson Model 3 Revolver Copy for the Russian Contract Market - Serial 2524 German Replica from a collection that satOriginal item: Only One Available. Here we have a very nice Spanish made Copy of the Classic Smith & Wesson "Russian" Model 3 Revolver. In 1870 71 General Alexander Gorloff of the Imperial Russian Embassy had visited Smith & Wesson, and placed an order for 41,000 units. In 1872 Grand Duke Alexandrovich also visited the factory to great accolades, resulting over the following years the Imperial Russian Army ordering over 130,000 of this Model Revolver