GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
FINE CASED BROOKLYN FIREARMS CO "SLOCUM SLIDING SLEEVE" POCKET REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS.BROOKLYN FASLOCUM8343.32RF.32RFIVORYCal. .32 RF. This fine example of a Brooklyn Firearms revolver made between 1863-1864 is .32 Cal. rimfire, 3" rnd bbl. The Slocum patented system was an attempt at circumventing the Rollin White "bored through cylinder" patent controlled by Smith & Wesson. This unique design with individual chambers in the form of sliding tubes within the cutouts of the cylinder, chambers slide forward one at a time over a fixed rod on right side to expose, load and eject cartridges. This is among the finest examples you will find. Silver plated, engraved bbl and frame and fine checkered "certifiable antique ivory" 2-pc grips. CONDITION: Mahogany casing has silver plated screw-driver/oiler combination, silvered metal box for cartridges and a "certifiable antique ivory" tipped cleaning rod. Velvet lining in case is worn and soiled, though casing is sound and solid with varnish coating. Gun is very fine overall, retaining about 90% silver plate overall. Gun is functional with crisp shiny bore. 49646-3 JS (4,000-6,000)