Howdy Again
Did somebody say Ladysmith?
On the left, 1st Model, made 1902 - 1906, 4575 produced, this one left the factory in 1903. In the middle, 2nd Model, made 1906 -1910, 9374 made, this one left the factory in 1907. On the right, 3rd Model, made 1911 -1921, 12,203 made, this one left the factory in 1910.
Yes, they are tiny.
And very awkward to hold to shoot. ( I am a lefty but I need my right hand to work the camera)
A seven shooter, specifically chambered for 22 Long. Yes, 22 Long Rifle will fit, but it is not advised to shoot them in it. Actually it is not advised to shoot them at all with modern ammunition. Actually marked 22 S&W CTG on the barrel. No reference to short, long, or long rifle.
32 Hand Ejector 1st Model (Model of 1896) at top, Top Break Double Action 32 middle left, Top Break 32 Bicycle Revolver middle right, Ladysmith 2nd model at the bottom.
K-22 at the top, Ladysmith in the middle, No 1 Tip Up (22 short) at the bottom. These are all 22s.
J frame Model 36 and Ladysmith
Ladysmiths were the only 22 revolver with swing out frames S&W made until the I frame 22/32 Bekaert 22s were first produced in 1911. The K-22 was first produced in 1931.
Top to bottom, K-22, I frame Bekaert 22/32, Ladysmith 3rd Model. There were some target model Ladysmiths made with 6 inch barrels and adjustable sights, but I doubt they were very practical as a target revolver. Just too small.