The Model 1 First Issue revolver was manufactured by Smith & Wesson from 1857 to 1860 in six various types. This particular revolver is a Model One, 1st Issue, 6th Type and features a blade front and notch rear sights, 7 round un-fluted cylinder, spur trigger, silver plated brass frame with blue barrel and cylinder, and fitted with two-piece smooth rosewood grips which are numbered to the gun. The top of the barrel is marked with the one line address and the cylinder is marked with the 1855 and 1858 patent dates.

Excellent plus, one of the finest we have seen. The barrel and cylinder retains 98% original bright blue finish showing some speckling of brown patina. The frame retains 97% original silver plating showing some light blistering. The grips are excellent showing some minor handling marks and retaining most of the varnish with a very small chip missing from the right panel. The hammer screw is partially missing, otherwise mechanically fine.