Remington-Smoot New Model No.1 early production

Remington-Smoot New Model No. 1 Revolver, early production single action revolver chambered in .30 rimfire short, serial number 221. Near Excellent condition with amazing bore and chambers. Some marks visible on right side of frame above trigger. Raised rib with barrel markings “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. PAT. W.S. SMOOT OCT. 21, 1873.”. 2-13/16” barrel, walnut grip and near 90% case coloring on hammer, this revolver is one of only 650 estimated ever made with the revolving recoil shield and unique ejector rod design which is stepped down 7/8 inch from the ball tip, this revolver in this condition (95%+) is extremely rare. Produced from 1875-1877.