Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue Nickel Plated Revolver in .22 Short - Serial 34550 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Basically consisting of a hammer

Basically consisting of a hammer which when pulled back into the cocked position allowed the breech block to be lifted exposing the chamber and at the same time ejecting any spent cartridge

The plane stayed up about 21 minutes

probably in it's working life that has a more contemporary repair

Standing about 11" tall

more often was replaced with an all steel 10" version again imitating the German WW2 98K Bayonet Scabbard

Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue Nickel Plated Revolver in .22 Short - Serial 34550 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Basically consisting of a hammerOriginal 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