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A rare American Civil War era .32 rim-fire tip-up revolver by Smith & Wesson. C. 1861-1865. Ref 4307

A rare American Civil War era .32 rim-fire tip-up revolver by Smith & Wesson. C. 1861-1865. Ref 4307

£1,500.00
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A rare American Civil War era 6 shot .32 rim-fire tip-up revolver by Smith & Wesson. Circa 1861-1865. The 6 inch barrel engraved on top ''SMITH & WESSON. SPRINGFIELD. MASS. This Smith & Wesson revolver is a Model No2 old Model revolver (also known as the Model No.2 Army). This is a single action tip-up revolver, on which the barrel pivoted upwards, hinged on the forward end of the top strap. It can be identified by its octagonal barrel, smooth cylinder (lacking fluting) and the flat shape of the grip butt. For a Civil War soldier owning a second  revolver as a Back-up Gun was important, so Smith & Wesson's revolvers came into popular demand with the outbreak of the American Civil War. Soldiers and officers on both sides of the conflict made private purchases of the revolvers. George Armstrong Custer is known to have owned a pair of cased and engraved Smith & Wesson Army Model 2 revolvers. Specimens with serial numbers under 35731 (has does this particular revolver) were produced before 1st May 1865 and would have more than likely been used during the American civil war. Overall length 11 inches. Action in good working order. In good overall condition retaining much of it's original finish. A good example of an American civil war era Smith & Wesson .32 rim-fire revolver. Ref 4307.

This is an obsolete antique item and is sold as a collectors item only.
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