This is an excellent example of a Smith & Wesson Top-break Revolver which features floral scroll factory engraving with punch dot background on the sides of the barrel, frame and cylinder flats. The top of the barrel rib is marked with the two line address/patent dates and the matching serial number is marked on the butt, barrel, rear face of the cylinder and on the barrel latch. Pinned half-moon front and notch rear sights, top break action and oval trigger guard. All nickel finish with casehardened trigger and hammer, and blue trigger guard and barrel latch. Fitted with smooth two piece pearl grips. Complete in a hinged lid box with correct orange end label which reads "SMITH & WESSON / DOUBLE 32 ACTION / NICKEL 3 INCH", and "Directions For Use" label on the inside of the lid.

Excellent. The revolver retains 98% plus original nickel finish with some mild flaking on the edges of the grip straps. There are a few small dents on the edge of the right side recoil shield. The trigger guard retains 90% original blue finish with some thinning to gray. The hammer retains strong original case colors in protected areas and the upper sides of the hammer retain almost all of the original bright case colors. The grips are excellent with a small chip on the upper left panel and some light handling marks overall. The markings and engraving remain clear and crisp. The action is excellent. The box is very fine with a repair on the lid and some of the paper on the bottom is flaking on the edges. The interior has a repair on the bottom and shows soiling.