Smith & Wesson Model 1®

Smith & Wesson Model 1® Patent Print "Improvements in Metallic Cartridges" HORACE SMITH and DANIEL B. Wesson, April 17, 1860. The Smith & Wesson Model 1 is a revolver that was first introduced in 1857 by the American firearms manufacturer Smith & Wesson. It was the company's first commercially successful revolver and it played an important role in the history of firearms. The Model 1 was designed by Smith & Wesson's co-founder, Daniel B. Wesson, and it was chambered in .22 Short rimfire. The revolver had a seven-round cylinder and a single-action mechanism, which meant that the user had to manually cock the hammer before each shot.The Model 1 was an immediate success and it quickly became one of the most popular handguns of its time. It was widely used for personal protection and it was also a popular choice among law enforcement officers.In 1860, Smith & Wesson introduced an improved version of the Model 1, known as the Model 1 Second Issue. This