Show your oldest top break S&W revolver

[mrcvs]

I was inspired by a recent thread similar to this one requesting the earliest Hand Ejector in the collections of Smith & Wesson enthusiasts.

So post your earliest top break.

This First Model American shipped 150 years ago on 02 February.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Here's my 3rd Model Russian, commercial, from 1876 shipped through Schuyler, Hartley & Graham.

And, with its original grips and holster.

 

[thadheth]

New Model Number 3 shipped March 1881. Serial number is 3831 (fairly close to serial number 3766, allegedly the gun used by Bob Ford to kill Jesse James).

 

[mod34]

I'm guessing............

 

[glowe]

OK, mine is a 44 American, 2nd that left the factory in July, 1873.

 

[Rambler42]

Here's my oldest top break. A Baby Russian that shipped in February of 1877.

 

[OLDSTER]

I know nothing about of these revolvers, but enjoy looking at and reading about them. Thanks for posting.

 

[delcrossv]

Easy , as I still only have one .38 DA, shipped 11/1892

In my mitts:

With its original box:

 

[Collin McB]

 

[iby]

1st model American

!st model American 1871

 

[Patbar]

Here is my engraved Baby Russian, produced in 1877 :

 

[Exmilcop]

I have two break-top revolvers. One is sized nice for the wife, and my latest acquisition is DA in .44 Russian. At some point, it went through the hands of a crackerjack gunsmith and has been completely refinished but the bore and chambers on the cylinder are nearly pristine, so it was well cared for in its life. The grips are Asian replacements and the fit is so-so. For such an early production piece (#1340), it's in amazing condition.

 

[mrcvs]

!st model American 1871

That's a really nice one! Does it have the oil hole?

I think you should start a new thread about it including details on how you came to acquire it, a letter if you have it, etc.

 

[Gregmk]

5th model "Lemon Squeezer"

My one and only shipped out in 1923. 5th model Lemon Squeezer

 

[bibain]

Hello
Here is my smith & wesson russian first model from 1872

 

[Club Gun Fan]

My 2nd Model Schofield shipped October 12, 1876 with a reproduction shipping crate. I bought the Schofield from Dr. Roy Jinks after another SWCA member decided he didn't like the stocks. I think they add to the history of the gun.

 

[ol777gunnerz]

My Oldest

My oldest gun I own, period, 2nd Single Action 38 S&W with 3 1/4 inch barrel, shipped in 1878.

 

[reccpd101]

My Baby Russian in 38 S&W shipped in 1877.

 

[BMur]

Wells Fargo

Don't forget the Wells Fargo's!
Model 1 shipped July 12,1875 to the Springfield Armory.

Murph

 

[iby]

Great thread Ian

I only have a few but I love to post pics