This is a Smith & Wesson, No. 2, Old Model Army Revolver. It is a .32 caliber, six-shot revolver with rarer 4” octagonal barrel and rosewood handles. Has very early Civil War serial number of 1096. Production began in 1861, with 35,731 revolvers being made by May 1, 1865. Total production was 77,155 through 1874.

Barrel, frame, and cylinder match with nearly all original plating. Some plating degradation in the area at junction of barrel and cylinder, where most exposed to fire. Rosewood handles are very good with original dark color and finish. Stamping on the top of the barrel is sharp: “SMITH & WESSON. SPRINGFIELD, MASS.” Rounded blade sight on top at muzzle. Cylinder features patent stamp, “PATENTED APRIL 3, 1855, JULY 5, 1859, & DEC. 18, 1860.” Bore shows oxidation and light rifling. Mechanics are good. Pistol remains tight and wobble-free at the hinge.

Nice original example of a popular S & W revolver.   [jet][ph:L]

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