Model introduced in 1881. The revolver features profuse near full coverage period Nimschke-New York style floral scroll engraving on a punch dot background along with zig-zag line and dot borders. The 1 7/16 inch cylinder has an engraved wavy line and dot band at the rear. The screws are lightly engraved. A diamond pattern is engraved amongst the scrollwork behind the hammer. The top strap is fully engraved. The back strap has a blank inscription panel. The barrel rib has the two-line address/patent dates marking. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, cylinder, barrel and barrel latch. Fitted with plain pearl grips.

Excellent as period New York engraved, retaining 95% plus original nickel finish with some loss on the back strap and front sight, otherwise some very light flaking. The engraving is crisp. Some traces of original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger. Some faded original blue remains on the trigger guard. The grips are very fine with a repaired chip near the top (right panel), tiny chip at the bottom (left panel) and fiery colors. There is slight play with the cylinder, otherwise action functions properly. One of the most deluxe coverage Nimschke style S&W double actions to be found! Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.