SMITH & WESSON Second model
This is the "Second Model," available in .32 and .38
calibers, recognizable by the central groove on the cylinder, the double locking
notches, and the serial numbers beginning with 30. It is identical to the First
Model (extremely rare, with only 30 produced, numbered 1 to 30, in 1880).
The only difference between the two is the cover plate,
which on the First Model cut across the entire left side of the frame and was
deemed to weaken its strength.
The revolver is lighter thanks to a smaller diameter
cylinder, various grooves on the frame, a different front sight, and a glossy
black finish.
22,142 Second Model 32 revolvers were produced between
1880 and 1882, numbered from 31 to 22,172.
The Second Model .38 was produced in approximately
115,000 units from 1880 to 1884, numbered roughly from 4001 to 119,000, and
bears several patent dates.
Both calibers are available in nickel or blued finishes,
with standard black hard rubber checkered grips featuring the S&W logo on the
top. Ivory, mother-of-pearl, red rubber, or red/black tiger-striped grips are
available upon request.
The Second Model also exists in a 6-shot .44 caliber.
Manufactured in 1881 and available until 1913, it is known as the ".44
Frontier."
Total production: 53,590 units.
Available calibers:
- .44 Russian
- .38-40 (limited)
- .44-40 Winchester
Walnut grips are also available. According to Supica, all
the frames were manufactured before 1899.
There is a variant called the "44 DA Wesson Favorite," of
which only 1,000 were produced, chambered exclusively in .44 Russian. Serial
numbers range from 8900 to 10100 in the same series as the previous model.
Marcel
SMITH & WESSON Second model
Second Model, .44 Russian caliber.
This one is blued, with grips featuring the S&W logo on
top, and red/black tiger-striped rubber.
Marcel
