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, and on the inside of the right grip panel. The assembly number "35" is marked on the left side heel of the frame under the grip, the rear face of the barrel and the front face of the cylinder. German silver blade fixed front sight, 6-shot, unfluted cylinder marked 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 75% original blue finish with scattered flaking and wear on the grip straps showing a smooth gray patina. The exposed areas that have flaked show a nice smooth brown patina. The grips are excellent. The right panel is somewhat lighter in color than the left and has been freshened with a coat of varnish, otherwise there are only a few overall scattered handling marks. The action needs work, the cylinder doesn't rotate when the hammer is cocked. The markings are sharp.