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Smith and Wesson .38 Caliber Double-Action Revolver, serial no. 70002

Manufacturer Smith & Wesson American
Decorator Tiffany & Co.
1882–83
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 372
The silver grip has a hammered surface popular in domestic silverware of the period. Its design reflects the elegant, whimsical style of Art Nouveau. The original design for the grip, dated 1883, is preserved in the Tiffany archives.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Smith and Wesson .38 Caliber Double-Action Revolver, serial no. 70002
  • Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson (American, established 1852)
  • Decorator: Tiffany & Co. (1837–present)
  • Date: 1882–83
  • Geography: Springfield, Massachusetts; New York, New York
  • Culture: American, Springfield, Massachusetts and New York
  • Medium: Steel, nickel, silver
  • Dimensions: L. 8 in. (20.3 cm); L. of barrel 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Cal. .38 in. (9.7 mm); Wt. 1 lb. 5 oz. (586 g)
  • Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Revolvers
  • Credit Line: Gift of Gerald Klaz, M.D., Trustee - The Gerald Klaz Trust, 2003
  • Object Number: 2003.546.2
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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