Only around 3,000 New Model No. 1 revolvers were manufactured around 1877-1885 compared to over 25,000 of the related New Model No. 3 revolvers. Most of these revolvers were plain whereas this beautiful example has nearly full coverage scroll and floral engraving along with dot pattern borders. Only the lower surfaces and some of the recesses are left plain. These same engraving pattern has been seen on at least two other Remington-Smoot revolvers. The top of the barrel has a rounded blade front sight and "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y. PAT. W.S. SMOOT. OCT. 21. 1873." An integral notch rear sight is at the back of the top strap.