Produced circa 1877-1891. Standard two line address/patent dates marking on the rib, pinned half-moon front sight and barrel latch notch rear sight. Matching numbers on the frame, barrel latch, barrel and cylinder. Checkered grips, with "S&W" imprints at the top. With a green factory box, hand numbered to a different gun, with the "directions for use" label on the inside of the lid.

Excellent, with 95% of the unpolished original nickel finish, showing a number of scratches overall, some loss at the muzzle and scattered minor flaking concentrated on the cylinder. Grip straps are slightly frosted. Fine grips, with some pressure dents and crisp checkering. Fine box, with scuffs, wear concentrated along the edges, and staining. Mechanically excellent.