Manufactured from 1860 to 1868. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun, and matching assembly marks are on the grip frame, cylinder, and barrel. The desirable S&W Gutta Percha "pistol "case is for a No. 1 revolver and is designed to hold a Smith & Wesson No. 1 revolver, a cleaning rod, and 56 cartridges. The exterior has the likeness of a No. 1 First Issue, several smaller renditions of the same as borders, scroll designs, and "MANUFACTURED ONLY BY/SMITH & WESSON,/SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS." The interior has fancy scroll patterns on the royal purple lid lining.

Excellent. The barrel and cylinder retain 97% original blue finish showing minimal spotting. A small patch of pitting is present on the cylinder. The brass frame retains 95% plus original silver plating and has a small hole through the right side towards the grip panel. The grips are very fine with a couple tiny surface chips along the high edge, otherwise minor handling marks and retaining nearly all of the original finish. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with a repair on a short side, minimal chipping and short hairline stress cracks and typical high spot wear on the lining. Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.