This exceptional example was manufactured prior to 1865. The barrel rib has the one-line address, and the cylinder has the patent dates marking. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. Matching assembly numbers appear on the grip frame, cylinder, and barrel. Many Old Armies saw hard use during the Civil War, with high condition examples, like the one offered here, becoming increasingly difficult to find. Its easy to load and unload, rapid fire design made it highly popular with Union officers and pioneers headed westward, and the model remains highly popular with today's collectors. Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection

Excellent, retaining 97% bright original high polish blue finish with some scattered mild high edge wear and a cylinder drag line. The hammer has faded to a very attractive gray. The grips are also excellent with very limited handling marks. Mechanically needs work as cylinder does not rotate. A Civil War era S&W Old Army Revolver that will be difficult to improve upon.