One of only about 1,200 No. 1 pistols were manufactured by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson in Norwich, Connecticut, in 1854 and 1855. They are historically significant pieces for both Smith & Wesson and Winchester collectors. Factory floral scroll engraved receiver. Follower spring absent, and follower is a replacement. Both grip panels are stamped with the last two digits of the serial number ("81").