Manufactured circa 1874-1878, as one of the 9,000 Russians (both Second and Third models) produced with the "REISSUE JULY 25.1871" patent date on the rib. The majority of the "Reissue" Russian production was consumed by foreign martial contracts, particularly to Imperial Japan and Turkey, with a much smaller number entering the commercial market. The rib marking is as followed: "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JAN. 17 & 24. 65. July 11. 65. AUG. 24. 69. JAN. 19. 1875. REISSUE JULY 25. 1871." Integral forged blade front sight and latch notch rear, with the large knurled takedown screw ahead of the latch and the full serial number on the butt next to "1874" stamp and a small "P" inspector proof. Matching numbers are found on the butt, latch, barrel and cylinder. Fitted with the distinctive spur trigger guard and a set of smooth 2-piece grips with the right grip panel numbered to the gun.