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Rare Consecutive Serial Numbered Pair of Smith and Wesson Model One, 1st Issue Revolvers
Guns International #: 102719496 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Brent Wilburn
Company: Antique Arms, Inc.
Member Since: 11/19/15
First Name: Brent
Last Name: Wilburn
State: Georgia
Zip: 30052
Country: United States
Phone: (678) 471-1432
Phone2: (678) 471-1432
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 599
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Order, Certified Check
Description:
Nice Pair of Consecutive Numbered Pair of the World's First Successful Cartridge Gun, the Smith & Wesson Model One, First Issue. .22 Short Black Powder, 7 Shot Cylinders, Octagon Barrels with Brass Frames and Rosewood Grips. Serial Numbers 4766 wnr 4767. There were only 11,671 Model One, First Issues produced and within that there are 6 distinct types. Smith and Wesson was learning as they went. Some improvements were mechanical while others took place because of improved manufacture in ammunition. These are Type 5's so they have the improved barrel latch, the smaller type rotating recoil shield (due to early ammunition bulging at the base and jamming the cylinders) and the improved 5 groove rifling. They are both in Very Good Condition with matching numbers and sub-assembly letters on the grips, frame, cylinder, barrel, and even the hammer spurs. 4766 has better markings and more original silver plating on the brass frame...about 95%. It has the original tiny patent dates on the cylinder still legible. 4767 has 60% original silver plating and the cylinder and barrel are a little frosty with no visible tiny patent dates on the cylinder. At some point, the fragile bolt stop on the top of the frame was either replaced or lightened as the contour is a little different than 4766. According to their numbers, my records indicate that these were manufactured March-May 1859. Many of these little Smith and Wessons found their way into the Civil War in the hands of both Confederate and Union Troops. While they didn't pack much of a bunch, they were carried as back up weapons and the novel concept of cartridge ammunition made them waterproof and simple to carry. The Rollin White Patent (which you can still read on 4766's cylinder) was very historical advance in technology and the great great grandfather to all modern catridge guns. Note: These are 165 years old and while they will chamber the equivalent of modern .22 short, they are made of brass and primitive steel. Many of these historical early Model One Smiths have been ruined by owners shooting modern smokeless high velocity .22 short ammunition in them. These were made for black powder only and should never be fired with modern ammunition. Antique, Pre-1898. No FFL Required under Federal Law. Buyer must be a minimum of 21 years old and a law-abiding US Citizen. No sales to NYC, NJ, DC, Chicago, HI. Shipping Determined by Zip Code.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson
Condition: NRA Antique Very Good
Manufacture Date: 1859