These top-break, single-action .38 caliber revolvers were made from 1876 to 1877 and featured a spur-trigger that was appropriate to its designation as a “pocket” revolver since it would not get hung up in drawing it quickly from a pocket. This one is serial number 19868, about two-thirds of the way through the production run of 25,548. The mechanics are good. The barrel is 3 inches long. The hard rubber checkered grips have the S&W monogram impressed at the top. They are in excellent condition, with crisp detail and no cracks or chips. The frame is a standard nickel plated finish that rates very good. The front sight is in place. The only freckling to the finish is some small spots in the flutes of the cylinder and a narrow drag line. The overall impression of the pistol is bright. The hammer shows some case color, the latch some blue, and the screws show a thin blue with good slots. The cylinder number matches. The barrel address with patent marks is sharp, legible and, like most of the gun, shows no freckling.

This is a nice “back-up” revolver dating to the prime of the “old west” in very nice condition.  [sr]

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