The Rollin White Arms Company was formed by Mr. Rollin White in 1861 to manufacture revolvers to meet the demand which Smith and Wesson could not fill during the Civil War.   This Rollin White First Type revolver is a .22-caliber rimfire revolver of which over 10,000 units were produced for Smith and Wesson.  A handsome specimen, revolver is in good to very good condition and bears serial # 6629 on the brass butt strap.  Pocket arm is fitted for a .22 caliber rimfire round in a seven-shot fluted cylinder matched to a 3 1/8” long octagon barrel.  Revolver has a solid brass frame set with a spur trigger.   Appears never to have had a silver plate finish. No original bluing on the barrel or the cylinder as they have been heavily polished. Top flat of the barrel bears “Made for Smith & Wesson. By Rollin White, Arms Co. Lowell, Mass.” Markings visible but thin. No loading gate. A very fine set of varnished rosewood, two-piece grips are featured.  Mechanics excellent. Some light surface scratches overall.  Screws very good. This S&W single action, 22-caliber rimfire revolver would make a nice addition to any collection of secondary pocket arms.

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