An S&W 44 Double Action First Model Revolver
dating: 1875-1890 provenance: USA, Cylindrical, rifled, 5' barrel, provided with circular front sight, the rib with a mark in two lines featuring the company address and patents up to '1880'. Visible rifling, bore with some signs of use, needs cleaning. 41 cal at the nozzle . Six-shot cylinder. Working mechanism both in double and single action. The frame with pitting on the right side and on the trigger guard. Keeping 30% of its antique nickel plating. Coeval serial number '27xxx' on barrel, hook, grip and cylinder. Hard-rubber grips with the company's logo, checkering in good condition. length 24,5 cm.
