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CIVIL WAR Antique S&W “OLD ARMY” .32 Rimfire Revolver
Guns International #: 101046320 Seller's Inventory #: 5048
Category: Civil War Revolvers - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
CIVIL WAR Antique S&W “OLD ARMY” .32 Rimfire Revolver
Civil War Serial Range Smith & Wesson Revolver
Here we present an antique Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Old Army Revolver, made circa 1863 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Smith & Wesson purchased the rights to the Rollin White patent for the bored through cylinder, which would forever change the development of revolving firearms. Beginning in 1857 they produced the Number 1, a 7-shot .22 rimfire pocket pistol, which was quite successful. This was fine for the commercial market, but S&W knew they could scale up their design for a pistol that could be worn on the belt in a holster. They began shipping their Number 2 “Army” Revolver, a 6-shot .32 caliber, just 2 months after the beginning of the American Civil War.
The S&W Number 2 Army Revolver held distinct advantages over the percussion revolvers of the day in that its metallic cartridge ammunition was both waterproof and quick and easy to load into the gun, due to the bored through cylinders like we still use today. Nevertheless, the U.S. Army stuck with what it knew through the end of the Civil War, and a soldier could buy a S&W if he wanted to take one to the field.
The overall condition is good. The metal surfaces have a light gray patina. The markings are clear. The serial numbers match. The original rosewood grips also match. The left panel has a stable crack. The inside of the grip bears a former user’s initials. The bore is dark with visible rifling. The action is excellent.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 6 inches.
Caliber: .32 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1500
#5048
SOLD
Antique: Yes