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Ludwig Loewe No 3 Russian .44 Cal #22240

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Ludwig Loewe No 3 Russian .44 Cal #22240
This revolver has been restored, refinished. Rare antique Russian Military Contract Ludwig Loewe & Company No. 3 Russian 3rd Model Single Action Revolver Production of these revolvers started as early as 1876 when the Russians decided to move No. 3 Russian revolver production from S&W in America to Ludwig Loewe in Berlin. Revolvers produced in Germany didn’t need transatlantic shipment. This model is commonly known as the “New Model Russian” and is easily recognizable by the spurred trigger guard, 6 1/2" ribbed barrel, large cylinder retaining screw, forged, not pinned, front blade sight. Russian contract version, in their own serial number range, Ludwig Loewe Cyrillic barrel rib markings, serial number, double headed eagle at the breech with "C O" followed by an "L" (Eagle is feint) The Russian double-headed eagle is a symbol of Russian statehood and sovereignty. No 1874 marking. Correct walnut grips, lanyard ring, Russian serial number matched on barrel rib, rear of cylinder and the heel. Action is crisp with tight lock-up, bore has rifling with scattered light pitting, grips have varnished, very good with very minor scratches, reblue is near excellent with minor scratches, tracking on the cylinder and slight muzzle wear. Barrel latch is copper colored. Note* The cylinder does not rotate, it appears the tip on the hand is broken.NRA Condition-Fair/Cylinder. Antique Firearm.