This model was manufactured between 1861 and 1874, this revolver 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. The top of the barrel rib is marked "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS.". The serial number is marked on the butt, as well has "KM621" in white. 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. Complete with a black two piece box with floral design. The bottom of the box has a handwritten note in pencil on the bottom stating that the gun was given to an individual by his father on November 14, 1890. There is also an original box (50 count) of vintage Winchester Repeating Arms Co. 32 Long R.F. cartridges sealed in cellophane.

Very fine. The revolver retains 60% of the bright original blue finish. The barrel has mostly a smooth mottled brown patina with scattered original finish. The frame, cylinder and grip straps show some thinning, flaking and areas of smooth gray patina, and there are a few minor dings and scratches. The grips are excellent with 99% plus original varnish, some minor lower edge wear and a few minor scratches and dings. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with four taped corners and some heavy edge wear. The box of ammunition is fine with several small holes poked through the top and all labels intact.