Manufactured from 1872 to 1874. The Gustave Young style period engraving consists of floral scrollwork on a punch dot background covering 80% of the surface. The engraving displays his reported "donut" motif. The barrel rib has the one-line S&W legend ending with the 1869 patent date. The revolver wears a set of nicely figured walnut grips. The right grip panel is numbered to the gun. Matching assembly number "463" appears on the grip frame, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch. Provenance: The Supica Collection

Good overall, as a high art firearm displaying all the character of a trusty sidearm used during the period. It certainly did not spend a lifetime locked in a vault! Mechanically needs work as cylinder does not lock properly. Displays great appeal for a revolver that certainly has a story or two to tell!