The #2 .32 rimfire came out in 1860 and was very popular DURING the Civil War. I have one made in 1864. So no, it did NOT come out too late for the war.
@SAM Colt Need to mind the caps lock, there! S&W #2 revolvers with serial numbers under 35,731 are considered to be Civil War production (made prior to May 10, 1865). Mine is a late war gun (30,***). At some point I want to get a letter from S&W, but at $100 apiece (they used to be only $50), it will have to wait a bit. I had heard of the 3rd KY Cavalry being armed with these, early in the war. But the way they stated it in the video, it sounds like they are claiming that the #2 revolvers, on a whole, came out too late to be in the war, and that is DEFINITELY inaccurate.
What concerns me about this miss information is that this guy is part of the brownells video series which spreads knowledge like it's fact. Always question him and the other guy...was always Leary now its zero credibility
Are you kidding me? The man on the right is OK, for a very short vid, but that went sack of potatoes on the left has the personality and knowledge of a dried clam...LMAO...Horrible presenters, overall.
.22 short is “doable”. However .32 RF isn’t gonna happen financially!!! I think they could maybe use .32 ACP as a stand in of sorts. Or maybe something more rare like .32 S&W long. But rimfire requires investment beyond typical cartridges.
naa has some similar designed mini revolvers not 1 to 1 but in the same micro single action revolver category they make what many praise as good quality. Havent handled or shot one myself as a s&w person smallest id go is a j frame
I had a number 2 when I was younger. It has since been stolen. I had fired it a few times with CIL Canuck .32 rimfire ammunition which was loaded with smokeless powder. It shot well but wasn't very accurate at 25 yards. The barrel was very pitted and the entire revolver was silver plated.
I just yesterday traded into a very nice S&W 1½ 2nd issue with ivory grips in 32 RF. it's a beautiful piece of art. I can see why these are becoming more scarce.
This is a nice video.Thank you. Important to point out tho that that model 2 was in fact produced, coveted and used in the CW. 2 mos after the outbreak, SW produced the #2. Serial #'s on the 2 before 35k (30k) could have and probably were carried by mostly union officers. It's the model 1.5 (also in 32) that didn't see CW use. First issue 1.5 produced 1865-1868.
And one more point, that 2 pin variety of that model 2, which really is in impeccable shape, would put that in the first 3k model 2's produced. Production date not long after mid 1861. The model 2, with it's 32 short or long, was strongly preferred to the model 1 during CW, because of it's more pronounced "man-stopping" capabilities.
I think that guy misspoke, the No.2 was definitely produced before the civil war ended and saw use in it. Unless he is talking about that specific gun or variant or something.
i got a smith and wesson model 2 model #2724 trying to find out more information on it! it also is engraved on the bottom next to the model number C Bush. Let me know if you have any information regarding this gun and its ownership.
Local pawn shop has a No 2 for sale they want $900 for it. I passed its pitted around the hinge and its been poorly repaired with brass and what looks like tin foil.
Smith and Wesson Model #2 Came out in 1861and 30.000 came out before the civil war was over. They went on to build 70.000 of them. Many were carried through the civil war by cavalery and other solders. You should know this before you did this film.
It's what's called a spur trigger. It makes the weapon much better as a pocket gun. When you cock the hammer, the trigger pops out about ⅛ of an inch and is tucked away when not in use.
The #2 .32 rimfire came out in 1860 and was very popular DURING the Civil War. I have one made in 1864. So no, it did NOT come out too late for the war.
@SAM Colt Need to mind the caps lock, there! S&W #2 revolvers with serial numbers under 35,731 are considered to be Civil War production (made prior to May 10, 1865). Mine is a late war gun (30,***). At some point I want to get a letter from S&W, but at $100 apiece (they used to be only $50), it will have to wait a bit. I had heard of the 3rd KY Cavalry being armed with these, early in the war. But the way they stated it in the video, it sounds like they are claiming that the #2 revolvers, on a whole, came out too late to be in the war, and that is DEFINITELY inaccurate.
What concerns me about this miss information is that this guy is part of the brownells video series which spreads knowledge like it's fact. Always question him and the other guy...was always Leary now its zero credibility
The gun that sakamoto ryoma used to defend himself when he was assasinated
.22 short? Wow! I haven't seen one in years! Would love to have one in my collection.
These guys are a dynamic duo in front of the camera, tons of chemistry. They should be in Hollywood
Are you kidding me? The man on the right is OK, for a very short vid, but that went sack of potatoes on the left has the personality and knowledge of a dried clam...LMAO...Horrible presenters, overall.
Lmao...These guys droppin quality video like me droppin a deuce.
It's all a No. 2!!!
I wish some Italian replica maker would recreate these, along with some authentic .22short and .32RF
.22 short is “doable”. However .32 RF isn’t gonna happen financially!!!
I think they could maybe use .32 ACP as a stand in of sorts. Or maybe something more rare like .32 S&W long. But rimfire requires investment beyond typical cartridges.
talking to you, uberti…
@@danielcurtis1434 What about .41 Rimfire ?
naa has some similar designed mini revolvers not 1 to 1 but in the same micro single action revolver category they make what many praise as good quality. Havent handled or shot one myself as a s&w person smallest id go is a j frame
The No. 2 is the kind Sakamoto Ryoma used. Very cool.
I had a number 2 when I was younger. It has since been stolen. I had fired it a few times with CIL Canuck .32 rimfire ammunition which was loaded with smokeless powder. It shot well but wasn't very accurate at 25 yards. The barrel was very pitted and the entire revolver was silver plated.
I just yesterday traded into a very nice S&W 1½ 2nd issue with ivory grips in 32 RF. it's a beautiful piece of art. I can see why these are becoming more scarce.
😮😮😮 WOW These S&W Revolvers Are Gems of History 😀😊 Thanks Guys
I still use 22 shorts, great short range small game round
Excellent, found one in my country, France, can't wait to received it
NAA is as close as you can get to the look of these awesome handguns.
I just got done shooting a type one. So much fun!
My great grand father carried a S&W no 2 and a sharps 32 rimfire as a back up
This is a nice video.Thank you. Important to point out tho that that model 2 was in fact produced, coveted and used in the CW. 2 mos after the outbreak, SW produced the #2. Serial #'s on the 2 before 35k (30k) could have and probably were carried by mostly union officers. It's the model 1.5 (also in 32) that didn't see CW use. First issue 1.5 produced 1865-1868.
And one more point, that 2 pin variety of that model 2, which really is in impeccable shape, would put that in the first 3k model 2's produced. Production date not long after mid 1861. The model 2, with it's 32 short or long, was strongly preferred to the model 1 during CW, because of it's more pronounced "man-stopping" capabilities.
What’s the difference with the model 1 1/2 and the model 2?
They both look the same and chambered in .32.
It would be interesting to know how many number ones were actually used for self defense back in the day..
Got a #1 just like that - wish I could find a gunsmith to fix the hand.
There was actually a samurai in the Bakumatsu Period that used a s&w model 2. And a katana, named “sakamoto ryoma “
I think that guy misspoke, the No.2 was definitely produced before the civil war ended and saw use in it. Unless he is talking about that specific gun or variant or something.
They look neat
False, the first revolver using self contained ammunitions was not the S&W no 1 but the French Lefaucheux revolver
i got a smith and wesson model 2 model #2724 trying to find out more information on it! it also is engraved on the bottom next to the model number C Bush. Let me know if you have any information regarding this gun and its ownership.
Local pawn shop has a No 2 for sale they want $900 for it. I passed its pitted around the hinge and its been poorly repaired with brass and what looks like tin foil.
Would you have to keep an empty chamber under the hammer on these revolvers?
Yes they had a fixed firing pin
what if you could find one in a .22 cal would it be worth and were the .22 shells black powder?
@SAM Colt thanks!
YES They were.
I want one I have M&p shield 40 I bet it will last me 100+years
This storyteller is not right ...... the no.2 old mod .32 was produced from 1861.
I think I actually have a no 2.
Smith and Wesson Model #2 Came out in 1861and 30.000 came out before the civil war was over. They went on to build 70.000 of them. Many were carried through the civil war by cavalery and other solders. You should know this before you did this film.
I have one smith Wesson it is very old.but l can't see same one in internet.if l can send you pictures can you help me please?
Hi can the no 1 handle modern .22 short rounds?
no. definatly not. you have to use CCI CB shorts
Hell no. Look at the cylinder walls. Modern powder is a lot stronger than black powder. You value your fingers and eyes, right?
@@justinmccarthy2089 Hi ok thanks :) what about acorn blanks? and colibri rounds?
Guy is wrong they came out start of civil war
I don't see a trigger
It's what's called a spur trigger. It makes the weapon much better as a pocket gun. When you cock the hammer, the trigger pops out about ⅛ of an inch and is tucked away when not in use.
In the description you really should stop using the term "long Colt". There's really no such thing.