Factory engraved? Model 1 3rd issue
Hey folks. Just bought this old Model 1 third issue Smith. Serial 66xxx, which puts it about midway through production, about 1875? I'd just like to hear any information anyone can give me about it, especially what the pin underneath the barrel does, the one that looks like a cylinder retaining pin. Is it just decorative? There are traces of gold plating in the protected areas, would this gun have been originally completely gold washed, or nickel/gold small parts, or silver/gold? I think it's factory engraved, based on some pics of similarly engraved revolvers from this time period. Who might have done the engraving? Function is perfect and it locks up rock solid, can anyone recommend some ammo that I might be able to shoot in it? Any info will be appreciated. Thanks, Ryan
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