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Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 1st Issue .32 Rimfire 5-shot revolver
Guns International #: 101248472 Seller's Inventory #: 19-3752
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Rimfire - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Brown
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone: (423) 875-4868
Number of Active Listings: 107
Total Number of Listings: 1271
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa, Master Card, American Express, USPS Money Order. NO CREDIT CARD FEES!!!
About Us: We are a small family owned business located in Hixson, Tennessee. Do you have firearms at home collecting dust? We have a lively consignment business. Our fee is 20% with a $50 minimum. Firearms are consigned for a an average period of 180 days but the length of period is negotiable. We also do handgun carry permit classes for the state of Tennessee. We have a nice indoor shooting range with reasonable rates. Please check us out at shooterssupply.
Description:
This is a rather rare find. A Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 1st Issue. It was produced most likely in 1865 given the low serial number. The model was produced to fill a perceived need for a pistol smaller than the popular No. 2 Old Army 6-shot tip-up revolver but more powerful than the original No. 1 seven shot in 22 rimfire. Since its size fell between the No. 1 and No. 2, Smith & Wesson chose to give the new model the rather novel designation of No. 1-1/2. It is a 5-shot design. These pistols were quite popular back in the mid-late 19th century as back-up or concealed-carry revolvers. Amazingly, the bore is in extremely good condition. This is very surprising considering how corrosive black powder is and how many gun owners back than simply did not care to clean their firearms on a regular basis. Clearly, the original and succeeding owners took keeping the barrel clean very seriously. The No. 1-1/2 was probably re-blued at some point. One reason to suspect this is the finish on the ejector rod under the barrel. This part was normally color case-hardened rather than blued. In addition, the cylinder has changed to a patina while the rest of the revolver is blued. Mechanically, the revolver functions as it should. The markings on the barrel are still clear and visible. The front sight has had the back end cut down in a curve for better sighting in certain sunlight conditions. This was to prevent sunlight from refracting off the back of the sight, preventing the shooter from sighting the pistol on the target. This revolver would make a nice addition to any S&W collection.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: No. 1-1/2 1st Issue
Serial Number: 8364
Caliber Info: .32 Rimfire
Bore: Rifled
Chambers: 5
Ejectors: Manual
Condition: Used - Antique
Barrels: 3.5 inches (90mm)
Barrel Type: Octagonal, ribbed
Action: Single-Action Tip-Up revolver
Triggers: Single
Stock: Wood grips
Finish: Blued
Sights: Fixed
Manufacture Date: 1865