Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 2306 Martini-Henry Rifles in what was later known

in what was later known as the "Pueblo incident" or alternatively

The weapon measures 5 1/2" in overall length with a screw off 1 1/4" smooth bored

was caught in the crossfire of two pillboxes

and in the fall of that year fought in the Second Battle of Champagne (September 25 – November 6

Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 3rd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 2306 Martini-Henry Rifles in what was later knownOriginal 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