Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 86473 MG 34 Mounts which just has a few

which just has a few tiny scratches and a chip above the N

signifying the 307th Medical Company

but perhaps the large surplus after the Civil War resulted in prices dropping enough that export guns became an attractive purchase

reaching Volary and Vimperk as the war in Europe ended

Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 86473 MG 34 Mounts which just has a fewOriginal 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