Greetings all. I am a newcomer to this site , and have enjoyed going through the posts. I thought I would ask you all for some help in id. of a few guns. These have been in the family a long time and now they are with me. My father was an avid collector and could have told me all about these, down to who owned them I bet, alas, all I can remember now is the stories behind them and the caliber. I will post some pics and hope you can help me.
The first set of photos I believe from reading here is a model 2. the clyinder has pat. of april3,1855,july5,1859&dec.18,1863 and on the barrel is stamped smith and wesson springfield mass.
The second set of pics Im unsure of. Ive found some similar looking but I thought the experts would know for sure. The barrel is 3.5 inches long and stamped smith and wesson springfield mass. pat.apr.3.55,july.5.59&nov.21.65. Serial # is 71134.
The third one is actually a frank wesson, stamped worchester mass. pat. oct. 25 1859 & nov 11 1862. Serial # 288.
I am thinking about finding these guns a good home, my dad loved these things, and as much as I love them, I am thinking they might be better off in the hands of another person with his interest. I think having these see the light of day every 20 years or so is a shame.
I hope there is enough info, and clear enough pictures to aid me, I can certainy provide more of both as required.
Thank you all for having sites like this!
Dray.
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