{"product_id":"original-u-s-antique-smith-wesson-model-1-3rd-issue-revolver-in-22-short-matching-serial-3056","title":"Original U.S. Antique Smith \u0026 Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 3056","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Smith \u0026amp; Wesson Model 1 was the first firearm manufactured by Smith \u0026amp; 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 significant changes to each revision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1, 3rd Issue represented a substantial redesign for the Model 1, with a fluted cylinder, a round barrel and a rounded \"bird's head\" style grip. Finishes included full nickel plating, full blued steel, and a \"half plate\" nickel\/blue combo, and there were two barrel lengths offered by the factory. Variants include the \"square\" and \"triangular\" top strap design that changed around serial number 9,500. The 3rd Issue guns were produced from 1868 through 1882 with serial numbers from 1 through approximately 131,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is fully blued version, though the finish has faded overall due to wear, and is now retained only in the recessed areas and under the grip scales. For the most part it shows a faded gray patina. These early Smith \u0026amp; Wesson designs are loaded by actually unhooking the bottom of the barrel so it could swivel upwards allowing the entire cylinder to be removed in order to reload. Fitted with spur trigger, these were an extremely convenient little multi shot revolver ideal for a lady or gambler. It is still fully marked along the top of the barrel:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✠ SMITH \u0026amp; WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. PAT.APR.3.55 JULY.5.59 DEC.18.60 ✠\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revolver bears serial number \u003cstrong\u003e3056\u003c\/strong\u003e on the bottom of the grip and on the inside of the right grip scale, which would probably put production at around 1870-71. There is also assembly number \u003cstrong\u003eE 2\u003c\/strong\u003e on the grip frame, barrel, and cylinder. That makes this a very desirable \u003cstrong\u003e\"ALL MATCHING\"\u003c\/strong\u003e example, with no major parts swapped out over the years!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grips are in excellent condition, and look to be made possibly made from Rosewood, as they have very dark grain streaks not seen on American Black Walnut. It looks like if they were varnished originally, that is now completely missing. There is also some cracking on the left grip scale. The revolver action functions, however the spring for the cylinder lock \/ rear sight is missing, so it does not lock securely at all. We checked the bore, and it still shows clear rifling with a partly bright finish, showing some past fouling and oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice service used example of an iconic early revolver design from the legendary Smith \u0026amp; Wesson, ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: 1868 - 1882\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .22 Short Blackpowder\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Rimfire Blackpowder Cartridge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 3 1\/8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 6 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Exposed Hammer\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 7 Shot Revolver\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41733976358981,"sku":"ONJR24HRTZA14","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24HRTZA14__01.jpg?v=1718049160","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-antique-smith-wesson-model-1-3rd-issue-revolver-in-22-short-matching-serial-3056","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}