A .32 Rim-Fire Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Old Model Revolver (A.K.A. Model No. 2 Army)

NO. 39143, CIRCA 1866

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A .32 Rim-Fire Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Old Model Revolver (A.K.A. Model No. 2 Army)
No. 39143, circa 1866
With hinged octagonal sighted barrel stamped 'Smith. & Wesson. Springfield. Mass.' on the sighting rib, the top-strap with cylinder-stop, cartridge extractor below the barrel, cylinder stamped 'Patented April 3. 1855, July 5. 1859, & Dec 18. 1860.', iron frame and grip-strap, spur trigger, and ivory grips (iron parts with minor pitting and some discolouration)
11in. (27.9cm.)

Lot Essay

The Model No. 2 revolver, produced between 1861 and 1874, was a popular personal sidearm with many officers and enlisted men during the Civil War.

Proof exemption.

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