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This is a Smith & Wesson, No. 2, Old Model Army Revolver. It is a .32 caliber, six-shot revolver with 6” octagonal barrel and rosewood handles. Has late Civil War serial number of 34813. Production began in 1861, with 35,731 revolvers being made by May 1, 1865. Total production was 77,155 through 1874.
Barrel, frame, and cylinder match in tone and condition. Patches of blue with majority turning to a plum color. Rosewood handles are very good with original dark color, grain, and finish. Stamping on the top of the barrel is good: “SMITH & WESSON. SPRINGFIELD, MASS.” Rounded blade sight on top at muzzle. Cylinder features light patent stamp, “PATENTED APRIL 3, 1855, JULY 5, 1859, & DEC. 18, 1860.” Bore is clear with good rifling and just traces of oxidation. Hammer, trigger, indexing mechanics are very good. Pistol has the usual slight wobble at the hinge with dings on both side of the frame at the hinge pin.
A fine example of a popular S & W revolver. [jet][ph:L]
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