According to the accompanying Smith & Wesson factory letter, this revolver was part of a 500-gun order shipped to Wexell & DeGress Co., New York City and Mexico City, Mexico. The letter also confirms the serial number, caliber, finish, barrel length and smooth walnut grips. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the one line address and patent dates, the serial number is marked on the butt and "C706" is marked on the rear of the top strap under the latch and on the rear face of the cylinder. The sides of the barrel, cylinder flats, frame, top strap and backstrap are engraved with floral scroll, punch dot and geometric designs. Pinned blade front and notch rear sights, all nickel finish with blue barrel latch and casehardened hammer, and fitted with two piece ivory grips with a Mexican eagle carved on the right panel.

Fine. The revolver retains 30% of the original nickel finish with some scattered speckled discoloration and the sides of the frame and trigger guard having a smooth gray patina. There is some minor pitting on the breech end of the barrel. The replacement grips are fair having shrunk with age, with small chips on each toe and numerous hairline and minor age cracks. The barrel marking is clear and the engraving remains crisp. The action is fine. A colorful Old West engraved Smith & Wesson in 44 Rimfire caliber!