THIS IS A VERY SCARCE S&W AMERICAN 2nd MODEL AMERICAN, as ONLY 3,014 were manufactured in the 44 Henry Rim Fire caliber. This one is 100% ALL Factory Original condition parts and finish. It has the 8 inch barrel, 6 shot, break top loading and unloading system. Speaking of that, it breaks open flawlessly, star ejector rises, then returns to the cylinder. Revolver closes tightly. MECHANICS: this American open, ejects, closes correctly, locks tight. Cylinder advances each time the hammer is cocked, and the cylinder locks tight and indexes to each camber. It releases to fire smoothly. Simply put, THERE ARE NO MECHANICAL ISSUES ! There is about 30% original factory blue present, the balance a blending blueish gray patina. very attractive revolver. The Walnut grips are free from any damage with a smooth surface and patina. ALL Factory applied markings are clear and present: barrel address, Serial Number ( correct location) All screw heads are clean and not buggered. ALL parts are factory original to this American. This revolver in 1874 was a perfect match combination to a Henry or Winchester 66 Rifle. Still VERY popular in the Southwest and Mexican Border area. This American has a VERY UNIQUE DEALER MARKING !! On the top strap above the cylinder is the dealer Stamp: B. KITTREDGE & CO., CIN.O. During this period, about 99% of ALL S&W revolvers were shipped to M.W.Robinson, NY. NO ONE including many members of the S&W collectors have ever seen this !!! So, it is quite rare. Also, Kittredge was a MAJOR shipping dealer to the Wild West Frontier. The River System, connecting to others all the way to Montana or points Southwest ! This is definitely a Frontier American from S&W, great and unique for collectors.
