Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 84846 Military Books & Documents so the classification of this

so the classification of this sword is not entirely clear

A cartridge is inserted into the chamber and seated with the right thumb

These are a very scarce hard to find issue pistol

the Howdah pistol was specially made to handle really substantial loads of powder together with a real tiger stopping Ball (

Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 84846 Military Books & Documents so the classification of thisOriginal 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