Smith and Wesson early gun box

[Youngfd]

I am trying to identify which early model of S & W would have used this box. Dimensions are 7 5/8" long, 3 1/4" wide and 1 3/8" tall. I have found info that show a Model 1 1/2 used a box 8 7/8" long, 5 1/4" wide and 1 7/8" tall. My best guess is maybe a Model 1 .22. Thx Jim

 

[Youngfd]

Also, guessing the bore brush is too large to go with this box.

 

[mmaher94087]

The box is for a Top Break revolver. Probably for the .32 Single Action. The bottom line of the instructions references the rebounding hammer feature

 

[wlw-19958]

Hi There,


One of my .32 SA's has a box of the same dimensions.


Cheers!
Webb

 

[Dosgatos]

Your box is for a 32 Single Action - mine is pictured.

 

[wlw-19958]

Hi There,


Okay, I'll show you some pics of two of mine.

(1) - This is a .32 SA with Mottled grips, SN 32072. This box is
the same size as the OP's box.

(2) - This is a .32 SA with early non monogrammed grips SN 1894.
This box is slightly larger at 8-1/4" x 3-1/4" x 1-3/8".


Cheers!
Webb

 

[mmaher94087]

Referencing Webb's photos, the difference in the dimensions of the two boxes is due to the 3" vs 3 1/2" barrels.

 

[Youngfd]

Thanks for all the information. j