Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 84846 Martini-Henry Bayonets After the Rebellion had been

After the Rebellion had been quelled in 1858/9 it was decreed that SEPOY (Native) troops should not again be trusted with rifled weapons

This example is in wonderful condition and shows no signs of any extensive damage present

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The fabric is definitely rayon or some other early synthetic

Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 84846 Martini-Henry Bayonets After the Rebellion had beenOriginal 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