S&W Model 1 - Second Issue - Tip-up

[Big Jim Dandy]

I hope I'm not too far out of line in posting this here, but it is the oldest firearm
in my possession & I'm really proud to own it. I quote from the S&W Historical
Letter dated Oct. 26,2004 signed by Roy Jinks:

"We have researched your Smith & Wesson Model 1 Second Issue, caliber .22
Rim Fire Short, revolver in company records which indicate that your hangun,
with serial number 99237, was sold on August 22, 1866 and purchased by
J.W. Storrs, New York City, NY., Smith & Wesson's sole agent from 1857 to 1869.
The records indicate that this handgun was shipped with a 3 3/16 inch barrel,
blue barrel, blue cylinder, silver plated brass frame, and smooth rosewood grips.
This shipment was for 100 units. "

I consider this to be one of the granddaddy's of all S&W Revolvers. Hope you like it!

[St. George]

A very nice piece - I have its contemporary/predecessor - the 'Rollin White' revolver with 'Made for Smith and Wesson' atop the barrel rib.

If you ever get the urge to shoot it - use a CB Cap, since they propel the ball with primer propellant only, and not with a powder charge.

Though the originals were built for the very popular .22 Short - they weren't built for the .22 Short of today, with its far higher pressures.

Again - a very nice piece.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!