Original Excellent U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 86749 Russian Headgear These markings on this rifle

These markings on this rifle help trace the history of the various refits it has gone through

and it shows signs of honest use in a tropical environment

The guns were among the heaviest pieces that could be classified as field artillery

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ran through a veritable hail of small arms fire to the wounded officer's position

Original Excellent U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 86749 Russian Headgear These markings on this rifleOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Smith & Wesson Model 1 was the first firearm manufactured by Smith & Wesson, with production spanning the years 1857 through 1882. It was the first commercially successful revolver to use rimfire cartridges instead of loose powder, musket ball, and percussion caps. It is a single action, tip up revolver holding seven . 22 Short black powder cartridges. During the production run it was issued 3 times, with