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Antique SMITH & WESSON Model 1, 2nd Issue Revolver
Guns International #: 101118725 Seller's Inventory #: 7204
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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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
Platinum Seller
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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:
Antique SMITH & WESSON Model 1, 2nd Issue Revolver
S&W’s Tiny Flagship Revolver!
Here we present an antique Smith & Wesson Model No. 1. Second Issue Revolver, manufactured circa 1868 in Springfield, Massachusetts. The No. 1 was Smith & Wesson’s first metallic cartridge firearm. It utilized the idea of the “bored through cylinder”, which was patented by Rollin White and subsequently exclusively licensed by Smith & Wesson. This concept has forever changed revolving firearms design, and is the same idea used in revolvers today. S&W, via Rollin White himself, aggressively sued any patent infringers and were able to hold their monopoly on the American market for cartridge revolvers from about 1857 to 1870, whereupon their patent expired. The results were a very profitable business, a broke Rollin White, and a grudging U.S. Chief of Ordnance Alexander Dyer, who was still angry in 1870 about not being able to use the technology during the Civil War. The U.S. government ended up giving Colt their contracts since they valued the larger .44 caliber in the Colt 1860 Armies over the .32 caliber full sized No. 2 Armies.
This small revolver is a 7-shot .22 rimfire. It was specifically designed to be a pocket gun, being very small and light. The No. 1 was the precursor to larger firearms that were simply scaled up to be more suitable for use as martial weapons.
The top of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS”. The cylinder is marked “PATENTED APRIL 3, 1855, JULY 5, 1859, DEC. 18, 1860”.
The overall condition is fine. Traces of the original blue finish remain and 85% of the silver plate finish remains. The markings are clear and legible. The serial numbers match. The rosewood grips are in great shape. The bore is clear and bright with strong rifling. The action on this revolver is excellent. Own a gorgeous example of Smith & Wesson’s diminutive flagship revolver!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-3/16 inches.
Caliber: .22 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$850
#7204
SOLD
Antique: Yes