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Smith & Wesson Model No.2 Old Model Army Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Smith & Wesson Model No.2 Old Model Army Revolver
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You are bidding on a Smith & Wesson Model No.2 Old Model Army .32 Rimfire Revolver. This was S&Ws first revolver over .22 caliber that was made from 1861-1874. Those with serial numbers below 35731 were manufactured before the end of the Civil War. This excellent example has low serial number of 14,830 and was manufactured during the very early years of the war. As described in Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms: “The Model No.2 was a popular personal sidearm with many officers and enlisted men during the Civil War. General George Armstrong Custer is known to have owned a pair of these…The notorious western gunslinger ‘Wild Bill’ Hickock, while marshal of Deadwood was carrying a Model 2 “Army” (as well as aces and eights) the night he was shot in August 1874.” .” The revolver is marked with the correct “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MASS.” Barrel marking with correct tiny patent date markings around the cylinder and matching assembly numbers on the frame and barrel. The revolver shows good mechanical and aesthetic condition overall - The pistol shows a nice un-cleaned plum patina on the frame, and the 6" octagon barrel, and nice rosewood grips. Mechanically the pistol is non-functioning. This revolver was manufactured from 1861-1874. Antique firearm. NO FFL transfer or NICS background check required. Serial Number: 14830.