Often referred to as the "Baby Russian" this is an example of a late production 1st model. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line address/patent dates and the serial number is marked on the butt and rear face of the cylinder. Five-round cylinder, pinned blade front sight, notch rear sight, all nickel finish with casehardened hammer, blue trigger, barrel latch and hinge spring, and fitted with black checkered hard rubber grips with "S & W" in an oval at the tops.

Very fine as period replated. The revolver retains 97% plus nickel plated finish showing only minor handling marks overall. The hammer shows faint but visible traces of case colors. The grips are excellent. The action is excellent.