Manufactured in 1889, this 44 Double Action Frontier revolver was one of a Special Engraved Edition which features style 3 floral scroll and punch dot engraving on the rear barrel sides, lug, cylinder flats, frame, backstrap and top strap sides. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line address/patent dates and the matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear face of the cylinder, on the barrel latch and on the top strap under the latch. The revolver is finished in nickel with a blue trigger guard and barrel latch, and casehardened trigger and hammer. Pinned blade front and notch rear sights and fitted with smooth two piece pearl grips with gold S&W medallions. The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, Special Engraved Edition, caliber, 5" barrel, nickel finish and that it was shipped May 22, 1889 to G.O. Lawton, address unknown. The letter does note that the revolver had checkered hard rubber grips when it was shipped and that the monogrammed pearl grips were not available until after 1898.

Excellent. The revolver retains 95% of the original nickel finish with overall scattered minor flaking and some muzzle wear. The trigger guard retains 90% of the original bright blue finish with some thinning. The trigger and hammer retain 90% original case colors. The grips are excellent with a small chip on the lower left side and a few minor handling marks. The markings and engraving remain clear and crisp. The action is excellent.