September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/5/2023
Possibly one of a kind Revolving rifle made by Benjamin Parkinson of Washington County, Pennsylvania, in 1865. Parkinson was issued Patent number 48,201 on June 13, 1865, for improving magazine firearms. Gun with a half-round in-the-white .32 caliber rimfire rifled barrel with blade front sight and missing dovetail rear sight. In-the-white finished action and 4-shot cylinder. Large spur hammer with a single trigger. Dark-finished maple stocks with brass hardware, including 2 fullly brass-covered compartments holding the tubular rope and wheel-operated magazine. Brass plate on right side of butt with "BENJ. F. PARKINSON/WASHINGTON PA./FEB. 14 1865". Comes with a copy of the patent and some consignor research. CONDITION: 90% remaining original fading "In-the-White" finish with some discoloration. The brass has faded to a golden-yellow appearance. Wood has most of the original dark finish, with edges starting to show wood color with usage or storage dings and marks. Good bore with mechanics needing some work or mechanism.
Manufacturer
Benjamin Parkinson