Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Army chambered in .32 Long RF. Although the Model 2 was never officially adopted by the U.S. it gained popularity with Union Officers during the civil war due to the amount of firepower available in a small package. Production began began just prior to the start of the Civil War and ran from 1861 to 1874 with a total of 77,155 revolvers made. This example has a three pin top strap, blade front sight with notched top strap rear sight. The top of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON. SPRINGFIELD MASS” and the cylinder is marked “PATENTED APRIL 3, 1855, JULY 5, 1859 & DEC 18, 1860.” around the center which is still sharp and clearly legible. The Matching serial number is marked on the butt and stamped on the inside of the right grip panel and the assembly number is marked on the frame under the grip, front cylinder face, and back of the barrel lug. Six round smooth cylinder, smooth spur trigger, and fitted with smooth rosewood grips on a square butt. Antique, Ships direct to buyers home
Condition: The rates NRA Excellent with finish thinning and patina on the barrel, some thinning on the back strap and a few scattered light scratches. The serial matched grips rate excellent with just a few scattered marks from handling. The bore shines with sharp rifling with just a couple small scattered spots of corrosion.
