Ref 3934. An American Remington Smoot 5 shot .30 cal Rim-fire Revolver. Circa 1873. Good condition. .30 Revolver

Largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in UK. See our website andrewbottomley.com Ref 3934. 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 Armory 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. Showing very little signs of wear or use, generally in good condition. Action in working order. Ref 3934. 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.