Introduced in 1881. The revolver is fitted with target sights, the original 1 7/16 inch cylinder, and checkered S&W monogram embossed hard rubber grips. The barrel latch is unnumbered. The matching full serial number appears on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder and barrel. The included factory letter states the revolver was shipped on March 18, 1896, to Hartley & Graham Co. of New York City with a 6 inch barrel, target sights, blue finish, and checkered black hard rubber grips. This was a 20 gun shipment. Provenance: The Supica Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Excellent, retaining 95% bright original high polish blue finish with a visible cylinder drag line, and a few scattered small patches of surface oxidation on the balance. The hammer and trigger also retain 95% original case colors. The grips are also excellent with minimal handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. An attractive Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action First Model Target Revolver.