Rare Smith and Wesson Model 1 Revolver

19th century

Sold by Treehouse Antiques

Description

Smith and wesson model 1, issue 2, 7 shot rimfire revolver circa 1860. The first commercially successful revolver to use bullets instead of gunpowder and ball created by horace smith and daniel wesson in the second half of the 19th century. This is the second issue circa 1860 with rosewood grips and a brass body with crome plating, stamped to the top of the barrel smith and wesson springfield mass and to the base of the butt the serial number 82438. A rare gun to find in the UK. All in working order and revolving as it should

Physical Dimensions

Height

8cm (3.15")

Width

18cm (7.09")

Depth

2.5cm (0.98")

Declaration

Treehouse Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1205956

Dealers Notes

UK mainland delivery £25 - £125 for far flung areas of scotland etc please contact US for a quote. Viewing is by appointment. Collection is always welcome. We accept payment by paypal

Any enquiries regarding this item please telephone ian 07885472759 or

Linda 07886370802

Description

Smith and wesson model 1, issue 2, 7 shot rimfire revolver circa 1860.

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The first commercially successful revolver to use bullets instead of gunpowder and ball created by horace smith and daniel wesson in the second half of the 19th century.

Treehouse Antiques

This is the second issue circa 1860 with rosewood grips and a brass body with crome plating, stamped to the top of the barrel smith and wesson springfield mass and to the base of the butt the serial number 82438. A rare gun to find in the UK. All in working order and revolving as it should