Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short with Ivory Grips - Serial 50184 GWOT the name of President Theodore

the name of President Theodore Roosevelt's volunteer cavalry unit during the Spanish-American War

The paratrooper rigging is intact and in great shape

The metalwork on the carbine has faded to a lovely gray worn patina overall from years of use followed by decades of cleaning

The ricasso is marked with the Austrian Imperial Eagle

The mid war galvanized steel liner band is marked on the left side with 66 n

Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short with Ivory Grips - Serial 50184 GWOT the name of President TheodoreOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Smith & Wesson Model 1 was the first firearm manufactured by Smith & Wesson, with production spanning the years 1857 through 1882. It was the first commercially successful revolver to use rimfire cartridges instead of loose powder, musket ball, and percussion caps. It is a single action, tip up revolver holding seven . 22 Short black powder cartridges. During the production run it was issued 3 times, with