Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Serial 81232 Italian Flags It replaced the earlier Starr

It replaced the earlier Starr pattern sword used throughout the 1820s

A lovely relic from a known U

In 1905 it was converted to SMLE configuration

meaning that they used fixed ammunition

Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Serial 81232 Italian Flags It replaced the earlier StarrOriginal 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