The lock has "A.W. SPIES/WARRANTED" at center and floral engraving. The Damascus pattern barrel has dovetailed blade and notch sights. The furniture is all German silver and has some light engraving. The stock has a checkered wrist, an inlaid star on the cheekpiece, and a image of a dog applied ahead of the star. The length of pull is roughly 12 1/2 inches. A.W. Spies was a prominent gunsmith and dealer in New York from around 1830-1860.

Very good overall with smooth brown patina and distinct Damascus patterns on the barrel, light original blue on the bolster, mostly dark brown patina on the lock, crisp markings and engraving, light aging of the German silver furniture, crisp checkering on the fine wood, minor marks and scratches, and slight flaking starting above the nose of the lock. Mechanically excellent.