Original U.S. Civil War Era Smith & Wesson Model 2 Army .32cal Revolver with Period Shortened 3 ⅛" Barrel - Serial 38810 Chinese Militaria The butt swivel is the

The butt swivel is the SMLE Mk I pattern

After VE Day (8 May 1945)

and it the wood is a bit of a lighter shade due to weathering

The firm was a cutler and metalsmith company first founded in Solingen

Original U.S. Civil War Era Smith & Wesson Model 2 Army .32cal Revolver with Period Shortened 3 ⅛" Barrel - Serial 38810 Chinese Militaria The butt swivel is theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Smith & Wesson . 32 caliber rimfire Model 2 Army Revolver, made just after the end of the U. S. Civil War. It features a 6 inch unshortened barrel, and has a lovely service worn patina of age. These were very popular as backup weapons for Union officers, used after their percussion revolver's cylinder was spent. The serial number is 38810, dating the year of production to be