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01-11-2017, 02:46 PM | #1 |
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Smith & Wesson 1-1/2 Single Action
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A friend of mine gave me this old little bird as a present, as he knows I like "old stuff". Although not focused on Old West firearms, I consider bad manners to refuse a gift . As far as I could research this is a Smith & Wesson 1-1/2 Single Action, chambered for 32 S&W ammo. They were made between 1878-1892 totalling around 97,500 guns. Mine is in the 93,000 serial number range so toward near the end of production run. It is not in pristine condition, but I like the patina and the original grips. The whole mechanism is tight and running great. I like to have some fliers in my collection and this one fits this category. Sorry for the bad pictures, I will take better ones soon. Douglas. |
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Nice. I like the old Smith's. I have one like it. Bill
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Nothin' not to like there! Thanks for sharing.
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01-13-2017, 05:57 AM | #5 |
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Nice display Ed!
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Very nice old gun Douglas! I like those old top break Smiths. I used to own a smaller version in .22 cal. There is a neat little story associated with that gun at http://smith-wessonforum.com/firearm...knife-gun.html
Ron
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