Very fine, fully nickel-plated Remington-Smoot New Model No. 2 revolver s/n 510, manufactured circa 1878-1888 in obsolete .30 Rimfire calibre, with 7/8 inch cylinder and 2 3/4 inch barrel. It is estimated that only about 2,000 Model 2's were manufactured.
Very fine, fully nickel-plated Remington-Smoot New Model No. 2 revolver s/n 510, manufactured circa 1878-1888 in obsolete .30 Rimfire calibre, with 7/8 inch cylinder and 2 3/4 inch barrel. It is estimated that only about 2,000 Model 2’s were manufactured.
This model which was a competitor to the Colt New Line revolvers, has a 2 3/4 inch octagonal barrel, integral with frame and ejector rod. One-line barrel address ‘E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. PAT. W.S. SMOOT OCT. 21, 1873.’ Chambered in obsolete .30 rimfire short calibre. Two-piece chequered hard rubber birds-head grips. Five shot cylinder, 7/8 inch overall. Fixed recoil shield. The frame, barrel and ejector housing were all in one piece. Nickel-plated with case coloured hammer and trigger.
Very good condition with some storage marks and scuffs. Good working order.