1855-1860 Smith & Wesson Possibly Model 2

Mjr.Kong · January 17, 2021, 01:05 AM

I have a Smith & Wesson 6 shot revolver that I inherited from my dad. On the top of the octagonal barrel is "Smith & Wesson, Springfield Mass." Around the cylinder is "Patented April 3, 1855 July 5, 1859 & Dec 18, 1860" On the bottom of the grip is what I assume to be the serial number, 5591. It is .32 rimfire. After doing some research on the web, I have seen enough photos and descriptions that I'm fairly certain it's some variant of the Model 2, but would like to see if any of you guys can enlighten me further as to the details and particulars of this pistol. Perhaps an approximate date of manufacture and maybe some idea as to approximate value. My dad got it when his brother, my uncle, passed away. My uncle had gotten it from his dad, who had in turn gotten it from his dad. I'm planning on making sure my son or my grandson gets it at some point. I've got a couple of photos I can provide if need be. Thanks in advance for your help.

Jim Watson · January 17, 2021, 09:45 AM

Photos needed.

Mjr.Kong · January 17, 2021, 12:40 PM

Here are a couple of photos. Not the best, I can get better ones if need be.

Mjr.Kong · January 17, 2021, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Watson

Photos needed.

Jim Watson, I have uploaded a couple of photos. They are kinda dark, I can try to furnish better ones if necessary. Thanks

Jim Watson · January 17, 2021, 01:42 PM

Old Model No 2 (No 2 Army) all right.
Serial number puts it in Civil War range of manufacture, 1861-1865.
Well known owners were Gen. G.A. Custer and J.B. Hickok.

January 17, 2021, 01:05 AM	#1
Mjr.Kong Junior Member Join Date: January 16, 2021 Posts: 3	1855-1860 Smith & Wesson Possibly Model 2 I have a Smith & Wesson 6 shot revolver that I inherited from my dad. On the top of the octagonal barrel is "Smith & Wesson, Springfield Mass." Around the cylinder is "Patented April 3, 1855 July 5, 1859 & Dec 18, 1860" On the bottom of the grip is what I assume to be the serial number, 5591. It is .32 rimfire. After doing some research on the web, I have seen enough photos and descriptions that I'm fairly certain it's some variant of the Model 2, but would like to see if any of you guys can enlighten me further as to the details and particulars of this pistol. Perhaps an approximate date of manufacture and maybe some idea as to approximate value. My dad got it when his brother, my uncle, passed away. My uncle had gotten it from his dad, who had in turn gotten it from his dad. I'm planning on making sure my son or my grandson gets it at some point. I've got a couple of photos I can provide if need be. Thanks in advance for your help.

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January 17, 2021, 09:45 AM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,750	Photos needed.

January 17, 2021, 01:42 PM	#5
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,750	Old Model No 2 (No 2 Army) all right. Serial number puts it in Civil War range of manufacture, 1861-1865. Well known owners were Gen. G.A. Custer and J.B. Hickok.