Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Nickel Plated Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 122696 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles 25” and a full length

25” and a full length of 14

with weakness in several places as shown

At some point after that

a year before the transition to swivel bales

The cap has one or two tiny moth nips but is otherwise flawless on the exterior

Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Nickel Plated Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 122696 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles 25” and a full lengthOriginal 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