{"product_id":"original-u-s-smith-wesson-model-1-2nd-issue-22-short-revolver-in-grade-2-as-found-condition-serial-22418","title":"Original U.S. Smith \u0026 Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue .22 Short Revolver in Grade 2 \"As Found\" Condition - Serial 22418","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal item: One of a Kind. Over the years, IMA has purchased many collections and groups of antique guns, in which case we need to take all of them, as we did in Nepal. While these collections were generally full of guns that relatively good condition, they also had some that were less complete and unfortunately would take more restoration time than we were able to give them. We kept them in storage, possibly for future products, but have now decided to offer these \"As Found\" antique firearms to our customers as restoration projects. These are all original and as we received them, except for cleaning the dirt and grime off the exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that these are still real antique guns, and are being sold in \"As is\" condition at a significant discount from what they would sell at if we were to fully restore them. We will do our best to photograph and describe them and know that our customers will know exactly what they are getting. Some of these, such as this example, look to have possibly been project or parts guns, and are missing a significant amount of parts. These are being sold in \"Grade 2\" condition, and on these \u003cstrong\u003eALL SALES ARE FINAL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2nd Issue of the Model 1 looked similar to the 1st Issue, with several notable differences. The side plate on the 2nd Issue was much larger and irregularly shaped. The profile of the frame was flatter (a likely concession for manufacturing efficiency), and the hammer was now made in one piece. Model 1 2nd Issues still had the flared, square cornered shaped grip and the octagonal tip-up style frame, and at first glance the two issues are easy to confuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several variations of the 2nd Issue guns. Variants between serial numbers 12,000 through to about 20,000 involve the shape of the side plate (\"straight\" or \"round\"), the design of the trigger spring (flat spring, V spring or coil spring), and the number of patent dates on the cylinder (two or \u003cstrong\u003ethree\u003c\/strong\u003e). There was also a decrease in the size of the barrel roll stamps at around serial number 95,000. There were approximately 110,000 2nd Issues produced from 1860 through 1868, with serial numbers ranging from approximately 12,000 (following the 1st Issue) through to approximately 120,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Grade 2 \"As Found\" example has a plated brass frame and steel barrel and cylinder. It is marked with serial number \u003cstrong\u003e22418\u003c\/strong\u003e on the bottom of the grip and on the inside of the right grip scale. There are some assembly markings that look like \u003cstrong\u003e0 • •\u003c\/strong\u003e under the grips and on the rear of the barrel, however the front of the cylinder is worn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model 1 is 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. Fully marked along the top of the barrel:-\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSMITH \u0026amp; WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the 2nd Issue, the patent information is stamped onto the side of the smooth cylinder, which is partly illegible due to oxidation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePATEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e[TED APRIL 3.1855, JULY 5.18]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e59 \u0026amp; DEC. 18.1860.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall condition shows significant oxidation on the metalwork, particularly the steel portions.\u003cbr\u003e- The barrel lock above the cylinder is completely non functional and needs repair or replacement.\u003cbr\u003e- Hammer correctly holds at full cock, releasing when the trigger is pulled.\u003cbr\u003e- Bore is in good condition, showing strong lands and grooves with fouling and light oxidation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nice Grade 2 \"As Found\" example of an early cartridge revolver! This could be the start of a great restoration project, or parts for another!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease make sure to look at all the high resolution (2000x2000) pictures before purchasing, as ALL SALES ARE FINAL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: 1860 - 1868\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: 7 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Single Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 7 Shot Revolver\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40626192646213,"sku":"ONJR23CAJ02","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23CAJ02__01.jpg?v=1692994162","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-smith-wesson-model-1-2nd-issue-22-short-revolver-in-grade-2-as-found-condition-serial-22418","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}