Manufactured between 1872 and 1874 with a total production of approximately 20,735. The sides of the barrel and frame are decorated with typical New York floral scroll and geometric design engraving. The cylinder flats and upper portion of the back strap have floral scroll engraving, with a simple scallop border on the rear of the cylinder, scallop border and simple line design on the back strap and the sides of the top strap have a geometric design. "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JULY 10. 60. JAN. 17. FEB. 17. JULY 11. 65 & AUG. 24. 69" marked on top of the barrel rib flanked by Maltese crosses. The serial number (13992) is marked on the underside of the butt and the matching assembly number "806" is marked on the rear cylinder face (twice), latch and barrel. The letter "C" is stamped below the two cylinder numbers. Pinned blade front and notch rear sights and fitted with two piece ivory grips with relief carved Mexican eagle on the left panel and a silver butt cap with relief grotesque face.

Good. The metal surfaces have a smooth gray patina with strong traces of thin original blue finish in protected areas. The grips are also good with a small plug on the left panel where a screw escutcheon was and showing a dark aged patina with numerous age cracks on the left panel and a couple small age cracks on the right panel. A small portion of the barrel address is visible and the engraving is crisp and clear. Mechanically fine. The last digit of the serial number is barely readable, however appears to be a partial number "2".