This model S&W was manufactured between 1861 and 1874, and was very successful commercially. Many of these were used as personal side arms by Civil War soldiers, as it was the only weapon able to fire self-contained cartridges and be easily carried as a back up by soldiers going off to war. (This revolver is post Civil War). The top of the barrel rib is marked "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS.". The serial number is marked on the butt. German silver blade fixed front sight, 6-shot, unfluted cylinder is roll engraved with the S&W 1855, 1859 and 1860 patent dates around the center. The frame has a spur trigger and three-pin top strap. Fitted with smooth two piece rosewood grips.

Fine. The revolver retains 30% original blue finish, (mainly on the upper portion of the barrel and on the frame sides), mixed with a smooth brownish patina. There is some light spotting on the barrel. The grips are very good with most of the original varnish remaining and showing a few minor dings and dents. The markings are clear. The barrel hinge is tight and the action is excellent.