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Description: | 5 shot single action revolver. Hinged frame internal hammer, external safety grip. Fourth model. Commonly known as "The Safety Hammerless or Lemon Squeezer". Barrel marked 'Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass U.S.A.', Description by Bill Harding of the Birmingham Proof House 2005: 5 short single action,hinged frame internal hammer, external safety grip. Fourth model. Commonly known as "The Safety Hammerless or Lemon Squeezer". Barrel marked 'Smith & Wesson Springfield Mass U.S.A. Pat'd Oct.2 1883. Aug 4 1885. April 9 1889.' Serial no. 189106, Centre-fire ignition system, barrel - one steel - round with necked waist shape above, calibre .38" Smith & Wasson, barrel length 126mm, sights front - blade pinned to barrel, rear - U notch in cylinder locking strap, grip - bakelite with S&W monogram in round design at top of grip, single action lock, chequering on grips. Condition good. Nickle plated finish. Intended usage - civilian. The fourth model was made between 1898 and 1907.,
Accession number: NCM 1992-609/6 | Subjects: | American arms and armour firearms (licensed) | Temporal: | 1898-1907 | Source: | Nottingham City Museums and Galleries | Creator: | maker Smith & Wesson | Identifier: | http://media.culturegrid.org.uk/mediaLib... | Go to resource |
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