Manufactured circa 1858 with a spring loaded barrel catch featuring side projections as was standard on all Third Type variations. The barrel rib has the one-line address, and the cylinder has the patent date marking. Matching serial number on the butt, both grip panels, barrel and cylinder. Complete with an original Smith & Wesson Gutta Percha case with decorative relief lid showing an image of a No. 1 revolver and "MANUFACTURED ONLY BY/SMITH & WESSON,/SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS". The inside of the lid has decorative royal purple velvet, the bottom of the case is lined in red velvet, and the case contains a full cartridge block. Provenance: The TTT Collection