Object number
6109.3.3
Title
Smith and Wesson Revolver
Creator
Description
A black coloured metal Smith and Wesson revolver .455 with a diamond, cross hatch patterned wooden grip. The Grip medallio has the Smith and Wesson logo in. There is a 6 capacity, fluted chamber with a war department arrow on the frame by the chamber. Above the grip, there is a war department arrow and an 'M' 'V5 F II'. On the base of the grip, the serial number '10148' is printed. On the side of the barrel, it is engraved 'SMITH & WESSON' and on the top of the barrel is stamped 'SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U. S. A. PATD MAR 27.94 MAY 2195. AUG. 4. 96. DEC. 22. 96. OCT. 8. 01 DEC. 5.01 FEB. 6.06'. At either end of this stamp is a cross. It is similar to the revolver on page 77 of 'An illustrated guide to pistols and revolvers'.
Production place
Massachusetts, USA
Date
1914 - 1914
Production period
World War One, 1914-1918
Dimensions
- 293 mm
- Height: 135 mm
- barrel length: 140 mm