revolver / Mallow Military Barracks, 1920

A revolver captured at Mallow Military Barracks, 1920. American Smith & Wesson 6-shot .45 calibre revolver, seemingly an earlier model than that of 1917 - the barrel is longer than the 1917 model. Solid frame with swingout cylinder. On circular brass plates on butt and again on frame monogram of SW. On barrel "Smith & Wesson" and a number, possibly 455. On metal frame of butt a number possibly 7067. Total length, c.11.5", "Star" ejector, the shaft of which is held under barrel by a spring pin.;