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| + | The Model 1 1/2 First and Second Issue revolvers, produced from 1865 to 1875, followed a 'tip-up' design like the [[Smith & Wesson Model 1]] and the [[Smith & Wesson Model 2]]. The Model 1 1/2 Single Action Revolver, introduced in 1878, was a top-break revolver and was the first revolver to use the .32 S&W cartridge which was designed specifically for it. The Model 1 1/2 Single Action Revolver also introduced a rebounding trigger meaning that it was the first revolver that could be safely carried with the hammer over a loaded chamber. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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| − | * '''Caliber:''' .32 S&W | + | * '''Caliber:''' .32 rimfire, .32 S&W |
* '''Barrel length:''' {{convert|in|3}}, {{convert|in|3.5}}, {{convert|in|6}}, {{convert|in|8}} and {{convert|in|10}} | * '''Barrel length:''' {{convert|in|3}}, {{convert|in|3.5}}, {{convert|in|6}}, {{convert|in|8}} and {{convert|in|10}} | ||
Revision as of 21:15, 19 January 2016
The Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 was a .32 caliber spur-trigger pocket revolver produced by Smith & Wesson in three successive variations during 1865 to 1892.
The Model 1 1/2 First and Second Issue revolvers, produced from 1865 to 1875, followed a 'tip-up' design like the Smith & Wesson Model 1 and the Smith & Wesson Model 2. The Model 1 1/2 Single Action Revolver, introduced in 1878, was a top-break revolver and was the first revolver to use the .32 S&W cartridge which was designed specifically for it. The Model 1 1/2 Single Action Revolver also introduced a rebounding trigger meaning that it was the first revolver that could be safely carried with the hammer over a loaded chamber.
Specifications
(1865 - 1892)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber: .32 rimfire, .32 S&W
- Barrel length: 3 in (7.6 cm), 3.5 in (8.9 cm), 6 in (15.2 cm), 8 in (20.3 cm) and 10 in (25.4 cm)
- Feed System: 5 round cylinder
- Fire Modes: Single action
The Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Show Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minority Report | Max von Sydow | Lamar Burgess | With ivory grips | 2002 |
Television
| Show Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deadwood | Ian McShane | Al Swearengen | "Deep Water" | 2004 |
| Deadwood | Powers Boothe | Cy Tolliver | "Suffer the Little Children" | 2004 |
| Deadwood | Kim Dickens | Joanie Stubbs | "Suffer the Little Children" | 2004 |
See Also
- Smith & Wesson - A list of all firearms manufactured by Smith & Wesson.