Offered here is one of the finest S&W Model Number One 1st Issue 2nd Type revolvers we have ever cataloged. The revolver features the rare "bayonet" or flat spring barrel latch found only on first approximately 1,130 Model Number One 1st Issue revolvers (1st and 2nd Type). The revolver also has the revolving recoil plate attached to the frame. The barrel rib has the one-line address, the cylinder has the 1855 patent marking, and matching serial numbers are on the butt, both grip panels, cylinder and barrel. Accompanying this rare revolver is an equally rare S&W gutta percha case with decorative relief lid showing an image of a No. 1 revolver and "MANUFACTURED ONLY BY/SMITH & WESSON,/SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS". The inside of the lid has decorative red wine velvet and the case contains a cartridge block holding 56 rounds. Comes with an unmarked leather holster.

Very fine. The barrel and cylinder retain 60% plus original blue finish with smooth brown patina on the balance. There is some flash type pitting on the cylinder. The frame retains 98% aged darkened original silver plating. Mechanically fine. The holster is good. The case is very fine with minimal handling/storage marks and typical high spot wear on the faded lining. A wonderful, high condition example of a rare Model Number One 1st Issue 2nd Type revolver in an equally rare S&W gutta percha case. One of the finest we have cataloged.