Smith & Wesson No. 1 Third Issue Revolver – .22 Caliber

SMITH & WESSON No. 1 THIRD ISSUE REVOLVER – CALIBER .22
United States - 1866
Steel, wood
Overall length: 17.5; Barrel length: 8 cm (3’’) - Caliber: .22

Round barrel, rifled, tilting upward; upper band marked “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. PAT. APR. 3. 55 JULY 5. 59. DEC. 18. 60.”
Half-moon front sight, silver-plated.
Fluted cylinder with seven chambers.
Closed frame. Spur-type trigger guard.
Corbin-style stock, numbered 92547,
Varnished rosewood butt plates; one is numbered 45 and the other 66.
Single-action operation.

Our specimen retains 90% of its original bluing; screw heads are in very good condition; the hammer has retained its marbled finish; the inside of the barrel is mirror-polished.

Ref.: 7609

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This collectible firearm is classified as a Category D collectible firearm under Article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code. Its purchase and possession are unrestricted. Please note that the sale of these items to minors is prohibited.