Manufactured from 1878 to 1892. Offered here is an early model of S&W's .32 Single Action revolver as it was built with the strain screw found under the grips. The revolver is decorated with wonderful L.D. Nimschke New York engraving. Profuse floral scrollwork on a punch dot background is engraved on the sides of the barrel, sides of the frame and cylinder. Amongst the scrollwork on the side plate is a finely detailed vignette of a sailing ship. Zig-Zag line patterns adorn the sides of the barrel rib and the rear of the cylinder. The back strap features floral and dot and line motifs. The barrel rib has the two-line S&W address/patent date marking, and additional patent dates are marked on the top strap. Fitted with a set of pearl grips. Matching serial numbers appear on the butt, right grip panel, cylinder, barrel, and barrel latch. Includes a deluxe period leather bound French cut case lined in white and blue silk, likely a product of Hartley & Graham in New York City.