United States, National Defense (1870-1871). - Lot 154

Lot n° 154
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United States, National Defense (1870-1871). - Lot 154
United States, National Defense (1870-1871). Revolver with annular percussion SMITH & WESSON model n° 2 Old Model Army, about 1865-70. Cal. 32 RF. 6 shots. Serial no. 47437. All metal parts in their original tanning lightened in places. 6" square barrel topped by a band with "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS" marking. Frame with break. Smooth barrel with good chambering index and marked "PATENTED APRIL 3. 1855. JULY 5. 1859. & DEC 18. 1860". Varnished walnut stock plates. Mexican" trigger. Single action mechanism with a working cocking notch. Inside of barrel clean with good rifling. Complete. 28 cm (barrel 15 cm). (good condition). Note: The SMITH & WESSON No. 2 Old Army revolver was produced in the United States from 1861 to 1874 in 77,155 pieces, numbered from 1 to 77,155. Approximately 30 to 40,000 were manufactured during the Civil War (1861-1865). In 1870, in France during the conflict against Prussia, the "Provisional Government of the National Defense" bought between 2000 and 3500 examples, to equip the Officers.
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