Early Smith & Wesson No 1. 1/2 revolver.

This is a Smith and Wesson Model Model No 1.1/2 2nd issue revolver in 32 rim fire calibre. There early revolvers were the forerunners of the modern break action Smith and Wesson revolvers. The second series of the Model 1.1/2 was an improved issue of the first model and had a more streamlined appearance. Internally it featured a cylinder stop in the top strap rather than in the bottom strap. This revolver features the Company name and Springfield location together with the patent dates of 1855, 1859 and 1865 on the top strap. The revolver has a decent bore and cocks, locks and rotates fine and has some finish left as can be seen and the decent original wooden grips are still extant with no damage to them.