October 30 - November 2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria, & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2018
This revolver remains in incredible condition. Extremely early, second year civilian production with British proofs and Hartford barrel address. All metal surfaces in silverplate and this revolver sports a pair of varnished one-piece walnut grips. British proofs can be found on left side of barrel and on each cylinder. Has all the early features including donut head ejector and screw-in black powder frame. You will find full matching serial numbers on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. Frame has the two line barrel address which changed to three lines in mid-1874. Left trigger guard is stamped ".45 CAL". Gun has been tested and will not chamber the .45 Colt but chambers the .450 Boxer perfectly. Frame has the extended screw which allows for the mounting of a shoulder stock. CONDITION: All metal surfaces retains approximately 97% of the factory silver plating with some scattered roughness and various cylinder flute edges. Grips are excellent to near mint and retain the majority of its varnish with wear at high edges. Indexes and locks up with all four clicks. Bore exhibits strong, sharp lands and grooves. This fine, early revolver comes with a reproduction detachable shoulder stock.
Accessories
Shoulder stock