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Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Nickel Plated Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver in .22 Short with Pearl Grips - Serial 74305 U.S. Militaria perhaps brought back by aOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Smith & Wesson Model 1 was the first firearm manufactured by Smith & Wesson, with production spanning the years 1857 through 1882. It was the first commercially successful revolver to use rimfire cartridges instead of loose powder, musket ball, and percussion caps. It is a single action, tip up revolver holding seven . 22 Short black powder cartridges. During the production run it was issued 3 times, with