NICE SMITH & WESSON NO. 1, FIRST ISSUE, THIRD TYPE REVOLVER

NICE SMITH & WESSON NO. 1, FIRST ISSUE, THIRD TYPE REVOLVER

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A very nice example of a Smith & Wesson Model 1, First Issue Revolver. These were made from 1857 to 1860.

This revolutionary revolver is a single action, .22 caliber, 7-shot with a spur trigger. As it was produced in the early years of the industrial revolution, Smith and Wesson made only about 11,000 of these revolvers and they sort of learned and made improvements all along the way.  During the three years of production of the Model One, S&W made six notable improvements. Today, these variations are known as Type One through Type Six. This specimen is a Type Three. With serial number 1305, this is a very early production gun.

Barrel had some pitting near the muzzle and shows fine scratches from cleaning. That along with the worn address stamp on top, we believe the barrel has been re-blued. “SPRINGFIELD, MASS.” is about all that remains of the stamping. There is a rounded blade sight on top at the muzzle. Cylinder is very lightly pitted but does retain most of the patent stamping. Bore is clear with light rifling. Hammer, trigger, indexing mechanics are crisp and strong although hammer does not stop at half cock. Pistol does not have the usual wobble at the hinge.

The brass frame retains at least 90% of original silver plate. Another feature of all Model Ones is this rounded frame, the small round side plate to access the mechanics, and the two-piece hammer design with pivoting spur to unlock the cylinder bolt from the top of the frame.

Rosewood handles are good with original color, grain, and finish. Small crack runs down from screw on left side. Serial number “1305” strongly stamped on butt strap.

A fine, and very early S&W revolver.  [jet][ph:L]

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