Authentic Remington-Smoot pistol - New line no. 1 - .30 Short rifle - 5 shots

Antique Remington-Smoot collector's pistol, model New Line No. 1, chambered in .30 Short Rimfire, one of the most representative pocket revolvers of late 19th-century American production.

Identification

• Brand: Remington‑Smoot

• Model: New Line No. 1

• Caliber: .30 Short Rimfire (RF)

• Capacity: 5 shots

• Serial number: 315

• Barrel length: 70 mm

• Operation: simple action

• Manufacturing period: approx. 1873–1888

• Origin: United States

The Remington-Smoot New Line No. 1 is part of the famous "New Line" series, designed as a compact, robust and reliable defense weapon for civilian carry.

Description

• Barrel: round, steel, with visible original markings

• Cylinder: 5 chambers, .30 Short RF caliber

• Frame: steel, original finish with antique patina

• Dog: external

• Handle: wood, in good structural condition

• Markings: Remington-Smoot inscriptions and model designation legible

State

• Overall condition: good to very good for a weapon of this period

• Metal: homogeneous grey patina, with wear consistent with age and slight superficial pitting

• Markings: well preserved and legible, a positive point for the collection

• Stock: sound wood, without major cracks

• Mechanics: complete (functioning not guaranteed, sold as a collector's item)

Interest for collectors

• Iconic model from Remington-Smoot production

• .30 Short Rimfire caliber, now obsolete

• Low serial number, popular with collectors

• Ideal for a collection of 19th-century American pocket guns

Legal notices

• Weapon predating 1898

• Classified as an antique collector's item

• Sold as a collector's item, not intended for shooting

• Regulations vary depending on the buyer's country

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