Manufactured between 1868-1875 with a total production of around 100,700. This revolver is accompanied by a factory letter which confirms its configuration; short barrel, nickel finish, smooth rosewood grips. The revolver was shipped on December 30, 1873 and delivered to M.W. Robinson, New York City, Smith & Wesson's largest distributor. The rare 2 1/2 inch barrel is properly marked "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. PAT. APR. 3.55 JULY 5.59 & NOV. 21.65" with the address stamped on the left side of the barrel rather than the standard two line address on top of the barrel rib. Fixed front sight with raised notch rear sight. Tip-up style frame with spur trigger and round butt. Matching assembly numbers on the barrel, cylinder and grip frame. The revolver is complete with a signature Hartley & Graham silk lined case.

Excellent. More than 95% original nickel finish remains on the barrel, thinning along high edges and showing only minor collector type handling marks. The frame and cylinder retain approximately 90% original nickel finish with high edge wear and some light freckling. The hammer shows vibrant original case colors. The grips are excellent. The case is very good. Overall an attractive and rare short barrel Smith & Wesson Model 1 third Issue in an attractive period case.