Rollin White's original patent was not intended for metallic cartridges. The patent drawings show (probably combustible) paper cartridges fed from a magazine and then into the back of the cylinder via a mechanical ram, then fired by a separate percussion primer. Smith and Wesson saw the potential for metallic cartridge revolvers but needed that bored-through cylinder to make it work successfully. And the French actually beat them to it in Europe with the LeFaucheaux pinfire system in 1854.
I have one similar to the one you have there except mine has a screw in barrel. No name on it but all the parts are stamped with numbers. Any idea who made it?
Thanks for sharing again ! I love hearing the history behind the items !! Keep up the great work !! See you next time.
Thanks a lot for posting these videos!
Thanks for sharing Raf.
Really enjoy your stories and history of your treasures.
Great video. And you have a great accent Rafael. You could have been one of the narrators in Ken Burns series "The Civil War".
Very cool
Rollin White's original patent was not intended for metallic cartridges. The patent drawings show (probably combustible) paper cartridges fed from a magazine and then into the back of the cylinder via a mechanical ram, then fired by a separate percussion primer. Smith and Wesson saw the potential for metallic cartridge revolvers but needed that bored-through cylinder to make it work successfully. And the French actually beat them to it in Europe with the LeFaucheaux pinfire system in 1854.
That's a beautiful blued finish! Thanks for sharing🔫
I have the model 2's little brother, the model 1½ (2nd version) with birds head style grip.
It's me. I bought the derringer and the colt pocket pistol from you and I like the 44 Colt army for $1699? I will call soon.
I have one similar to the one you have there except mine has a screw in barrel. No name on it but all the parts are stamped with numbers. Any idea who made it?