Original Excellent U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 86749 Russian Headgear and Bremen

and Bremen

Blade length is approximately 24” and overall length 33

and some lacquer splitting on the sides where the two pieces of wood are joined

and it shows signs of honest use in a tropical environment

Customers outside the continental US should contact us for an accurate shipping quote

Original Excellent U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 86749 Russian Headgear and BremenOriginal 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