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.

Very fine. The revolver retains 95% bright original blue finish with muzzle and high edge wear and flaking and wear on the cylinder with some smooth brown patina. There is extensive scattered minor dings and scratches. The hammer shows 60% original dark case colors, mainly on the right side. The grips are very fine with some chipping of the varnish on the lower edge, several small dings and the bottom and overall some minor dings and dents. The action is excellent.