Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver in .22 Short with Excellent Bore - Matching Serial 4449 War of 1812 Shoulder to sleeve: 10

Shoulder to sleeve: 10

showing a bit of wear and past oxidation

Most unusually this example is only HALF the size of Rum Jugs we normally encounter and we assume can only accommodate about half the content

Here is a run down of his work- the WWII drive train showed little wear when inspected and re-assembled

Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver in .22 Short with Excellent Bore - Matching Serial 4449 War of 1812 Shoulder to sleeve: 10Original 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