Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Smith & Wesson Model 2 Army .32cal Revolver with 6" Barrel & Factory Letter - Serial 27627 Headgear and 1845 can still be

and 1845 can still be made out with a magnifier

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Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Smith & Wesson Model 2 Army .32cal Revolver with 6" Barrel & Factory Letter - Serial 27627 Headgear and 1845 can still beOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a Smith & Wesson . 32 caliber rimfire Model 2 Army Revolver, with a 6 inch unshortened barrel. These were very popular as backup weapons for Union officers, used after their percussion revolver's cylinder was spent. The serial number is 27627, dating the year of production to be approximately late 1864, about a 80% of the way through wartime production. In a first, we have a letter on