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.

Very fine as partially refinished (cylinder). The barrel and cylinder retain 85% blue with the balance thinning to a brown. There is an area of light pitting on the left side of the barrel. The frame retains 75% original silver plating with the exposed brass having an attractive aged patina. The grips are fine with a number of minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.