Smith & Wesson Model 1
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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.[1]
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Smith & Wesson Model 1 | |
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Type | Revolver |
Place of origin | United States |
Service history | |
In service | 1861–1865 |
Used by | United States Confederate States of America |
Wars | American Civil War |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
Produced | 1857-1882 |
No. built | approx. 12,000 (1st Issue), 110,000 (2nd Issue), 131,000 (3rd Issue) |
Specifications | |
Caliber | .22 Short Blackpowder |
Action | Single-action |
Feed system | 7-round cylinder |
Sights | Fixed |
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