OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

This rare pistols is one of only about 1,200 No. 1 pistols manufactured by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson in Norwich, Connecticut, in 1854 and 1855. They are historically significant pieces for both Smith & Wesson and Winchester collectors. Factory floral scroll engraving is on the frame. The right barrel flat has "CAST STEEL" stamped inverted, the top of the barrel has "SMITH & WESSON/NORWICH, CT," and the left flat has "PATENT/FEB. 14, 1854." Both grip panels are stamped with serial number. Magazine components are absent.