It is estimated that only 200 to 300 of these pistols were manufactured in .38 Rimfire by the Rollin White Arms Co. from 1861 to 1864, making them scarce even when compared to their rare counterparts chambered in .32 rimfire, of which about 3,000 were manufactured. Rollin White is of course famous for his patent on bored through cylinders which he granted Smith & Wesson the exclusive rights to manufacture. This example is numbered "64" on various parts, some of which are accompanied by a perpendicular "1", including the grips. The right side of the frame is marked "B.KITTREDGE&CO/CIN.O." It features the unique swivel out breech with an ejector as well as blade and notch sights.

Fine, retains 40% plus of the original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina and 80% of the original silver plating which mostly shows an antique patina. The grips are also fine with some scattered light dings and scratches, a repaired crack in the left, a hairline crack in the butt of the right, and retaining almost all the varnish. Mechanically excellent. An exceedingly scarce piece of firearms history that would fit nicely in any Smith & Wesson or early American arms collection! Provenance: Dr. Gerald Klaz collection.