Hey there, gun enthusiasts! I recently took a trip to the Smith & Wesson factory in Tennessee and had the pleasure of chatting with the ultimate gun nerd, Mr. Michael Helms. This firearms historian extraordinaire was invited to give us a quick history lesson, but we got so much more! Mike showed off his personal collection, including the jaw-dropping serial number five S&W Model 1 .22 caliber revolver. As a fellow rimfire addict, I couldn’t resist diving deeper into the story behind this beauty and how Mike got his hands on it. So, let’s give a big ol’ Second Amendment salute to Mike Helms as we explore the fascinating history of Smith & Wesson and take a closer look at his prized possession. Lock and load, folks!