This revolver is a "Second Issue" manufactured between 1860-1868. The revolver has German silver blade front sight, "SMITH & WESSON. SPRINGFIELD. MASS." on top of the barrel, patent marking on the cylinder, notch rear sight, matching serial numbers on the butt and inside the right grip panel, and assembly markings "IJO" marked on various components. Included is a factory gutta percha case which features the No. 1 revolver motif on the lid along with "MANUFACTURED ONLY BY/SMITH & WESSON/SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS" and the 56 cartridge block on the purple interior. Approximately 5,000 of these cases, which were produced by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., were shipped with the No. 1 First and Second Issue revolvers. Provenance: The Cam & Deb Cooper Collection

Very fine, retaining 70% original blue finish with some wear and patches of brown on the cylinder, 95% original silver finish with some flaking, and some edge wear. The grips are fine with edge wear and some dings. Mechanically excellent. The case is very good with breaks at the hinges, strong designs, a series of holes on the underside.