Introduced in 1881. The revolver is fitted with target sights, the original 1 7/16 inch cylinder, and checkered S&W monogram embossed hard rubber grips. The barrel latch is unnumbered. The matching full serial number appears on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder and barrel. Provenance: The Supica Collection

Excellent, retaining 95% bright original high polish blue finish with a visible cylinder drag line, and a few scattered small patches of surface oxidation on the balance. The hammer and trigger also retain 95% original case colors. The grips are also excellent with minimal handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. An attractive Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action First Model Target Revolver.