Ref 3824. An American Remington Smoot 5 shot .30 calibre Rim-fire Revolver. Circa 1873. .30 Muzzleloader

Largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in UK. See our website andrewbottomley.com Ref 3824. An American Remington Smoot 5 shot .30 calibre Rim-fire Revolver. Circa 1873. The barrel top strap engraved REMINGTON & SONS ILION. N.Y. PAT. W. S. SMOOT. OCT. 21. 1873. Finely chequered grips. Overall length 7 inches. William Sydney Smoot was born in 1845 in Norfolk, Virginia. During the Civil War he was a lieutenant in the First Maryland Infantry as part of the Union forces. He then spent the end of the war as an ordnance officer at Springfield Armoury and resigned from the military in 1870 to begin work at Remington the following year. On October 21st 1873, Smoot was issued Patent Number 143,855, which was awarded for an Improvement in Revolving Fire-Arms. Smoot’s patent was unique for two reasons, the frame, barrel and ejector housing were made in one piece and the revolving recoil shield allowed for the ejector and centre pin to work together. Action in good working order. Some signs of wear and use during it's working life otherwise in good overall condition. Ref 3824. This is an obsolete antique item and is sold as a collectors item only. No Licence is required in the United Kingdom. If you wish to purchase this item please visit our website andrewbottomley.com where you can pay by credit/debit card. Established 1968.