In 1952, Smith & Wesson debuted two J-frame Centennial® revolvers, the Model 40 and Model 42, named in honor of the company’s 100th year. The Model 42 Centennial Airweight® was designed as a lightweight aluminum alloy revolver with a fully concealed hammer. The Model 642LS is a...
Smith & Wesson Model 65LS (LadySmith) Scale To: Gun DimensionsWidth:No Data Length:7.875-inHeight:No Data Barrel:3-inWeight:32-oz 1 Variant Gun Rankings Power Factor (158 grain bullet)185018 Recoil Factor (158 grain bullet)10.11 ft-lb ...
Meanwhile, in 1856 Smith and Wesson joined in a new partnership and began manufacturing the first Smith & Wesson revolver ("Model 1") in Springfield, Massachusetts. This revolver was based on a patent the partners had received in August 1854 for a central-fire metallic cartridge, which containe...