Original Antique U.S. Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short Rimfire - Matching Serial 16758 French Uniforms and captured parts were used

and captured parts were used to repair it

Without this knowledge

She served for many years ultimately being broken up in May 1849

which unfortunately has removed the original markings on this side

accumulating a total of 30 years in the military

Original Antique U.S. Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short Rimfire - Matching Serial 16758 French Uniforms and captured parts were usedOriginal 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