- No products in the cart.
RARE, EARLY Antique S&W No. 2 “Old Army” Revolver Civil War Serial, Rare Two Pin Top Strap Design
We will ship directly to your door express mail free of charge for any deliverable address worldwide.
Product Description
RARE, EARLY Antique S&W No. 2 “Old Army” Revolver
Civil War Serial, Rare Two Pin Top Strap Design
Here we present an antique Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Old Army Revolver, made circa 1860’s in Springfield, Massachusetts. Smith & Wesson purchased the rights to the Rollin White patent for the bored through cylinder, which would forever change the development of revolving firearms. Beginning in 1857 they produced the Number 1, a 7-shot .22 rimfire pocket pistol, which was quite successful. This was fine for the commercial market, but S&W knew they could scale up their design for a pistol that could be worn on the belt in a holster. They began shipping their Number 2 “Army” Revolver, a 6-shot .32 caliber, just 2 months after the beginning of the American Civil War. Smith & Wesson continued to leverage their patent well beyond the war and they remained very popular with the public and on the frontiers.
This revolver bears an early serial number that falls into the range of those many purchased by the state of Kentucky during the Civil War. It also bears the early feature of having the cylinder stop held into place on the top strap by two pins, whereas more were added in later variants. Only those found through the 3000 range have this distinguishing feature.
The overall condition is fine. The nickel plate was applied after the revolver left the factory and is 98%. The markings are clear and legible. Numbers match, including the very nice, original rosewood grips. The bore is clean with sharp rifling. Part of the hammer spur was broken off as they were prone to do. The owner cleaned up the edge. The action is excellent. Here is a rare, early Civil War Smith & Wesson revolver for your collection!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 6 inches.
Caliber: .32 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail!
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
www.ancestryguns.com
$2200
#6519
Ancestry Guns considers all of our antique firearms as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R, or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade antique guns. All firearms sold by Ancestry Guns that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of Ancestry Guns' antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.
These antique guns are not sold in “live” condition. They are sold as collector’s items for historical display. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from Ancestry Guns you thereby release Ancestry Guns and its employees from any and all liability associated with use of our antique firearms.
Free shipping. We will ship direct to door with express mail for any deliverable address worldwide.
Related products
$2,200.00
In stock
