The Model #2 was manufactured from 1861 to 1874 with a total production of 77, 155 revolvers. Revolvers with serial numbers under 35,731 are considered to be civil war guns since they were manufactured before May 1^st, 1864. They are all 32-caliber rimfire with a six shot non-fluted cylinder. Most have a 5’’ or 6” octagon barrel but a few had 4”, 8” or 10” which are rare. All were manufactured with rosewood grips and blue or nickel-plated finishes. The barrels are marked SMITH & WESSON. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. The patent date is stamped on the cylinder and the serial number is on the butt.

Offered is serial numbered 34276 Smith and Wesson Model #2 Army which is considered to be a Civil War weapon. It has a six inch barrel with good rifling but does have some pitting. Finish is a dusky gray with some original blue on the frame and cylinder. Original finish on the rosewood grips with a few minor chips. Mechanically perfect.

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