Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 84846 Military Books & Documents the Howdah pistol was specially

the Howdah pistol was specially made to handle really substantial loads of powder together with a real tiger stopping Ball (

- Medal “For Distinguished Labor”: Awarded to laborers who distinguished themselves with high production rates or for development of culture/science/manufacturing

Reportedly to have been issued to Canadian and British forces

This fantastic map is marked Kriegsmarine with an issue date of 1944

The 5 1/2" long main blade has two large cats at the base

Original U.S. Antique Smith & Wesson Model 1 2nd Issue Revolver in .22 Short - Matching Serial 84846 Military Books & Documents the Howdah pistol was speciallyOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Smith & Wesson Model 1 was the first firearm manufactured by Smith & Wesson, with production spanning the years 1857 through 1882. It was the first commercially successful revolver to use rimfire cartridges instead of loose powder, musket ball, and percussion caps. It is a single action, tip up revolver holding seven . 22 Short black powder cartridges. During the production run it was issued 3 times, with