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Guns International #: 101965765
Seller's Inventory #: 217466
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Guns International #: 101965765
Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers
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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
Int'l Phone:
314-707-7373
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Active Listings: 1060
Total Listings: 42382
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Antique CIVIL WAR SMITH & WESSON No. 1 Second Issue Spur Trigger REVOLVER
Smith & Wesson ROLLIN WHITE “Bored Through Cylinder” Patent
Description: Antique CIVIL WAR SMITH & WESSON No. 1 Second Issue Spur Trigger REVOLVER Smith & Wesson ROLLIN WHITE “Bored Through Cylinder” Patent Here we present an antique Smith & Wesson Model No. 1, Second Issue Revolver, manufactured circa 1860 to 1868 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Smith & Wesson manufactured approximately 115,000 of these revolvers between 1860 and 1868. 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 profitable business for S&W, a flat 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. Though not a primary military arm during the American Civil War, handguns were commonly privately purchased by soldiers for use on the battlefield. Whether legend or fact, it is interesting to note something commonly read about pocket revolvers of the day: that while they could be used for self-defense against the enemy, many soldiers kept them on their person to defend themselves against an unwanted amputation in the primitive field hospitals that were notorious, even in their day. The overall condition is fine. Original finish preserved. Bright bore. Excellent action. Good grips that contain an expected amount of wear from handling. Most markings are sharp, the cylinder patent information is obfuscated. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 3-1/4 inches. Caliber: .22 Short Rimfire Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1600 #217466 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101965765
Seller's Inventory #: 217466
Guns International #: 101965765
Seller's Inventory #: 217466