Wood Museum of Springfield History
In 1858, Smith & Wesson revolutionized the firearms and ammunition industry with their Model 1 Revolver. It had a seven-shot cylinder for .22 caliber short rimfire cartridges. This small revolver was the first in a long line of Smith & Wesson revolvers. Since then the line has grown to include calibers from .22 to .500, capacities of one to ten shots, and exotic materials such as scandium and titanium.
- Object Creation Date
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1857-1860
- Object Type
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Revolver
- Credit
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Gift of Smith & Wesson Company
- Accession Number
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98.01018
- On View?
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Yes
- Image Request
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Request Image for Reproduction
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