Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short with Ivory Grips - Serial 50184 GWOT Captain Robertson is a veteran

Captain Robertson is a veteran of 21 bombing missions over Germany and has previously been awarded the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters

The paratrooper rigging is intact and in great shape

and has a Waffenamt inspection mark on the bakelite near the connections as well as the handset

bright yellow/gold

The metalwork on the carbine has faded to a lovely gray worn patina overall from years of use followed by decades of cleaning

Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short with Ivory Grips - Serial 50184 GWOT Captain Robertson is a veteranOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Smith & Wesson Model 1 was the first firearm manufactured by Smith & Wesson, with production spanning the years 1857 through 1882. It was the first commercially successful revolver to use rimfire cartridges instead of loose powder, musket ball, and percussion caps. It is a single action, tip up revolver holding seven . 22 Short black powder cartridges. During the production run it was issued 3 times, with