velocette
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For about a month, I have been researching and working on a Smith & Wesson revolver from my grandfathers collection.
The good folks on this forum helped me identify the revolver as to model and years of manufacture. Other good folks sent me .38 S&W brass so I could make up sample rounds to display with the revolver. I finished today with the shadowbox in which I will display the revolver on wall of my mancave.
The pistol is a Smith & Wesson First model with a 4" barrel chambered in .38 S&W. Also known as the Baby Russian. These revolvers were only made in 1876 & 1877. I've cleaned it up as best I can without removing any of the nickel plating remaining & cleaned the loose rust only. It's lockwork is like new & it locks up tight. Bore is pitted, but it is not gonna be a shooter. My thanks to the many folks that offered advice and identification. Note; I am negotiating for a pair of original grips to make it completely original.
Roger
The good folks on this forum helped me identify the revolver as to model and years of manufacture. Other good folks sent me .38 S&W brass so I could make up sample rounds to display with the revolver. I finished today with the shadowbox in which I will display the revolver on wall of my mancave.
The pistol is a Smith & Wesson First model with a 4" barrel chambered in .38 S&W. Also known as the Baby Russian. These revolvers were only made in 1876 & 1877. I've cleaned it up as best I can without removing any of the nickel plating remaining & cleaned the loose rust only. It's lockwork is like new & it locks up tight. Bore is pitted, but it is not gonna be a shooter. My thanks to the many folks that offered advice and identification. Note; I am negotiating for a pair of original grips to make it completely original.
Roger
