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. The revolver is equipped with blade and notch sights and features a 7-round unfluted cylinder, 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 Springfield address and the cylinder has the patent dates marking.

Very fine. The cylinder and barrel retain 40% original blue finish with a smooth brown-gray patina on the balance. Some pin point pitting is present on the cylinder. The frame retains 90% plus original silver plating with the exposed brass having a very attractive muster yellow aged appearance. The grips are fine with a couple small missing chips and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.