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Maker(s):Smith & Wesson
Culture:American
Title:Revolver
Type:Armament
Place Made:North America; United States; Massachusetts; Springfield
Measurements:overall: 11 in; 27.94 cm
Accession Number:  MH SK L.B.2.15
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College

Description:
A .32 caliber Smith & Wesson six chamber revolver, which belonged to William Skinner, father of Joseph A. Skinner. Blue steel throughout, smooth, divided, black walnut handle, octagonal barrel, raised sighting ridge with small groove sight at rear, raised oval brass sight at muzzle. Barrel attached by hinge and catch to allow for removal of cylinder. Marked on the barrel: SMITH & WESSON. SPRINGFIELD. MASS. Marked on butt "34851" and on cylinder "Patented April 3, 1855. July 5, 1859. & Dec. 18, 1860". Complete and in excellent condition.
Weight: 24 ozs

Tags:
firearms

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