Original U.S. Civil War Smith & Wesson Plated Model 2 Army .32cal Revolver with 6" Barrel - Serial 18450 U.S. Air Force There also was a small

There also was a small piece of a broken leaf spring found taped to the inside of one grip panel

however it still has a fully functional hinge and press button catch

And once the service life was over

However Civil War percussion Revolvers were everywhere on the market and Gunsmiths converted many of these Civil War Revolvers to the new Breech loading systems

though the tip has some more serious damage

Original U.S. Civil War Smith & Wesson Plated Model 2 Army .32cal Revolver with 6" Barrel - Serial 18450 U.S. Air Force There also was a smallOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Civil War example of a Smith & Wesson . 32 caliber rimfire Model 2 Army Revolver, with a 6 inch unshortened barrel. These were very popular as backup weapons for Union officers, used after their percussion revolver's cylinder was spent. This example was chrome or nickel plated at some point, possibly after civil war service, and really looks the business. The serial number is 18450, dating the