Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Serial 81232 Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly inertia force pushed back a

inertia force pushed back a ring

indicating they are a trademarked design

The loading lever retains a good amount of its original case coloring with a clear serial number stamping of 1584 on both parts of the lever

Army Air Corps officer named George Mitcho of Drifton

so this example was most likely repaired at the factory

Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Serial 81232 Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly inertia force pushed back aOriginal 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