Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Nickel Plated Revolver in .22 Short - Serial 73781 Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns The 42" barrel still bears

The 42" barrel still bears the original British Proof marks and maker initials of T

a with hardly any dings

It was probably too heavy to carry out on many patrols

642 being the highest number noted

having greater accuracy than rifle-launched grenades

Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Nickel Plated Revolver in .22 Short - Serial 73781 Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns The 42" barrel still bearsOriginal 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