Safe ammo for old S&W
Is there any safe ammo available for a S&W Model 1, 3rd issue. It is 22 short, and is supposed to have black powder cartridges. I don't like having a safe queen, but I don't even want to take a chance with this one either. It is about 95%, looks like someone put it in a sock drawer about 140 years ago and forgot about it. I have wondered about the 22 short CB cap.
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Hello Harold...
If it is really in that nice of condition, you would be a fool to consider shooting it. Simply stated, it is a collector grade firearm, and should not be shot.
However, if you are really insistent about shooting it, the 22 Short CB Caps should be safe enough in that oldtimer.
Bert H.
Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!0 -
haroldchrismeyer;
The revolver you have is highly sought by collectors. It's value, as such, is considerable. You could probably get any with firing .22 short CB caps, but, why? Some guns are shooters, non-collector grade guns from the same period are shooters, Guns in the condition you discribe are prized as collectors. The latter guns are far to rare now to risk firing. My advise is the get a qualified apprasial, insure it accordingly, sit back and watch it appreciate in value. You might be surprised how fast this happens.
Regards,
John
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Aguilla sells powderless ammo, that is, just the primer that would work fine. Personally I WOULD shoot it, just once, to say I did, THEN put it away.
"...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf0 -
Assuming that the revolver has been fired during it's life then there is no harm to it's value in firing it again providing low pressure loads are used to avoid any damage to gun or shooter, so if you need to satisfy your curosity ... have at it. But before you do, here's a little info. on that model.
There were 131,163 of these mfg. between 1868 and 1881. Value wise, per the Std. Cat. of S&W, in excellent condition, $500 and up. Standard barrel length is nominally 3 3/16th inches. Short barrels (2 5/8 to 2 3/4 inches long) will double to tripple the value. Seven of the revolvers are reported to be marked as 2nd Quality because of some minor defect(s) in finish, and these have values of 10 times standard and up. Lastly, the wood cases, by thierself, bring $250-500.
Sounds as if you have a Museum quality piece there so treat it with much care and respect.
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Shoot it once or twice and then put it away, the original owner probably had a great deal of fun with it. Back then no one bought a gun and just put it away, they just did not have the money to, it almost was always used. Enjoy it and give it a shot. Post a pic or 3 I'd love to see it.
PJ
If nobody seen you do it, how could you have done it. NRA Life Member, AF&AM0 -
A little PS for you ...look here.----> www.armchairgunshow.com your firearm is going for about $750.00 here.
PJ
If nobody seen you do it, how could you have done it. NRA Life Member, AF&AM0 -
Does anyone know what percentage of these were blued finish? Most of the ones I have seen have been nickel. I haven't decided if I am going to shoot it, I would feel very bad if something happened. 0
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