USA - 19th century patent
Steel, gutta percha
Total length: 16.5 cm - Barrel length: 3 inches - Cal.: 22 long
Round, rifled barrel with drop-forged half-moon front sight; marked on top band:
SMITH&WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS.U.S.A PAT'D.OCT.24.1899, ;14.1900,OCT.8.1901
Hollowed-out, seven-chamber cylinder, numbered 7428; tilting to the side, with manual collective ejector.
Carcass marked at stock level with number 7428.
All parts to the same number.
Stock plates in gutta percha, monogrammed S&W (one crack).
95% blue finish. Mirror barrel and chamber. No play.
Original cardboard box with label.
Catalogue number: 4782
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According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collectible weapon is classified as a category D collector's weapon. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.