Smith and Wesson .32 Caliber Single-Action Revolver, serial no. 17156

Smith & Wesson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The .32 caliber single-action revolver has a grip that is curved and pointed at the bottom. The grip is intricately engraved with a design featuring interlocking floral patterns. A thin line borders the bottom and top of the grip. The cylinder is engraved with a similar design. The barrel is long and smooth and features no engravings. There are six grooves running down the length of the barrel. The hammer and trigger are engraved. The background is a light gray color. A shadow appears underneath the revolver.