Also known as the Kickup Model with an estimated 1,000 manufactured from 1864 to 1876, the Fish Tail single shot was Joshua Stevens' first work as an independent arms manufacturer and elements of the design can be seen in the Stevens firearms manufactured into the 20th century. It has German silver round blade front and hammer groove rear sights, a checkered hammer, smooth trigger and a pair of smooth rosewood grips with the signature "fish tail" butt profile. The top barrel flat is marked with "STEVENS & CO. VEST POCKET PISTOL/CHICOPEE FALLS MASS." The serial number is marked on the left side of the barrel and under the left grip panel.

Good as refinished with an artificial smooth mottled gray patina overall. Showing some small dings, and handling marks. The markings are sharp and original. The grips are very good and have aged to a dark color with small handling marks. Mechanically fine.