Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 2306 Martini-Henry Rifles probably removed long ago or

probably removed long ago or possibly never installed

- Right chest bears an Italian made hand painted leather embossed 459th Bomb Group insignia patch

was caught in the crossfire of two pillboxes

Give the ship a clean sweep down both fore and aft

intended for the upper ranks

Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 2306 Martini-Henry Rifles probably removed long ago orOriginal 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