Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 Third Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Serial 3437 U.S. Flags gaining the reputation as "The

gaining the reputation as "The Gun that Won the West"

They still have much of the original "Piano Varnish" finish that was applied to these at the factory

retained at about 50% with wear and tarnishing

We can only assume that a Japanese soldier stationed in New Guinea had worked there

Crown liner is complete

Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 Third Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Serial 3437 U.S. Flags gaining the reputation as "TheOriginal 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