Revolvers Smith Wesson 1 et 2

Developments towards the barrel drilled right through
- The period of the so-called "percussion"
- The Colt revolver "Dragoon"
- The multi-barreled weapons
- The "pepperpot" by George Leonard Jr.
- Patents Rollin White
Evolution towards the metal cartridge
- The metal cartridge Europe
- Cartridge Samuel Pauly
- Cartridges Flobert cartridges and pin
- Gun Flobert
- The cartridge of American Walter Hunt (1848)
- Repeating rifle "Volition" Walter Hunt
- Rifle Hunt improved by Lewis Jennings
- Courtland C. Palmer
- Simplification of the gun Jennings by Horace Smith
- Smith and Wesson Model early production in Norwich
- A trade association under the name of "Smith and Wesson"
- A metallic cartridge comprising an internal primer
- Volcanic Repeating Arms Company
- New Haven Arms Company
- First rimfire cartridges Smith and Wesson
Early development of the revolver S & W Model 1
- Typical Dog Model 1
- Lock barrel-shaped flat spring
- Separate Rochet barrel
- Solutions to the problem of deformation of the cartridge case
- General characteristics of the Model 1 First type
- Typical characteristics of the first variation
- Typical characteristics of the second variation
- Typical characteristics of the third variation
- Typical characteristics of the fourth variation
- Typical characteristics of the fifth variation
- Typical characteristics of the sixth variation
Markings and finishes Model 1 First type
- Marks of the firm and patents
- Serial number and markings assembly
- Metal finish and presentation boxes
S & W Model 1 Second type and third type
- S & W Model 1 Second Type
- Production of the S & W Model 1 Second Type
- General characteristics of the Model 1 Second Type
- Three types of detent spring
- Dog integrally provided with a wedge-shaped extension
- Markings found on the S & W Model 1 Second Type
- Mark "2D QUAL'TY" second quality
- Model 1 Second type finish luxury
- S & W Model 1 Third Type
- Attestation from S & W
- Changes in higher profile carcass
- General characteristics of the Model 1 Third Type
- Markings found on the S & W Model 1 Third Type
- The nickel plating on guns
- Model 1 finishing third type "Target"
Dismantling the S & W Model 1 Second type (I)
- Removing the barrel
- Removing the internal screw adjustment barrel
- Posting the gun out of the carcass
- Removing the lock barrel
- Removing the ejector rod
- Removal of grips
Dismantling the S & W Model 1 second type (II)
- Removing the side cover plate
- Removing the main spring
- Removing the dog out of the carcass
- Removal of components of the dog
- Pivot dog screwed in the wall of casing
Dismantling the S & W Model 1 second type (III)
- Removing the trigger
- Removing the barrel pawl
- Removing the flat return spring retainer
- Parts List
Operation of the S & W Model 1 Second type (I)
- Detailed operation of the trigger mechanism
- The dog does not have first safety catch
- Weakness in the area of ​​attachment of the cannon
- Lock the gun
Operation of the S & W Model 1 second type (II)
- Adjust the stop screw barrel
- Operating the barrel pawl
- Line of wear on the barrel
S & W Model 1 1/2 First type
- Why the name of one half
- General characteristics of the Model 1 Second Type
- Variations of this model which should draw attention
- Location of assembly markings
- Areas of notable weakness of this type of weapon
Mechanical characteristics of the Model 1 1/2 First type
S & W Model 1 1/2 Second type and Transition Model
Smith & Wesson Model No. 2 Old (or No. 2 Army)