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Seller's Inventory #: 247516

Category - Smith & Wesson Rifles - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique

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Smith & Wesson Rifles
Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique

Factory Lettered 18” SMITH & WESSON 320 REVOLVING RIFLE w/SHOULDER STOCK 1 of only 977 Manufactured; M.W. ROBINSON, NY

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Factory Lettered 18” SMITH & WESSON 320 REVOLVING RIFLE w/SHOULDER STOCK 

1 of only 977 Manufactured; M.W. ROBINSON, NY

Here we present an antique Factory Lettered Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle with the 18 Inch Barrel and Factory Shoulder Stock manufactured in 1883 with a production run between 1879 and 1887. The Model 320 Revolving Rifle is one of the rarest Smith & Wesson firearms with a total of 977 manufactured during its eight year production run and were serialized from 1 to 977 with 840 being sold in the U.S. while 137 were exported. The included factory letter lists this revolving rifle as shipped on April 6, 1883, and delivered to New York Retailer M.W. Robinson in New York City, New York in the current configuration. 

The revolving cylinder design, while popular with pistols, did not work well for rifles. The cylinder would spray out burning powder when the weapon was fired. This was not a problem for pistols, as both hands were behind the cylinder when firing. In the rifle version, though, the shooter's left hand was in front of the cylinder, resulting in the burning powder fragments being sprayed into the shooter's left forearm at high velocity. This undesirable characteristic significantly limited the revolving rifle's popularity.

The Model 320 revolving rifle used a top break frame similar to that used on the Model 3 pistol and featured a detachable stock. The revolving rifle used a special .32 caliber cartridge. The use of a cartridge was a significant improvement compared to the design of the Colt revolving rifle, which did not use cartridges and as a result was often subject to chain fire problems (the firing of all cylinders at once due to loose powder or residue in the weapon). While the Smith & Wesson Model 320 did not suffer from chain fire problems, the Model 320, like the Colt, tended to spray burning powder from the cylinder into the shooter's forearm. Three barrel lengths were available in 16, 18 and 20 inches with the 20’ barrel being the rarest length with only 224 manufactured. 
The overall condition is good+. Patina throughout. The action is excellent. The bore is frosted with good rifling. The grips are solid. The stock’s attaching iron has been repaired at the top mounting post. Numbers match.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 18 inches.

Caliber: .320 S&W

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$11,000

#247516
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $11,000.00
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