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Lot 3414:Very Scarce Nickel Union Fire Arms Automatic Revolver

December 8th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 3414:Very Scarce Nickel Union Fire Arms Automatic Revolver

December 8th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Very Scarce Nickel Union Fire Arms Automatic Revolver

Manufactured around 1909-1912, the Union Automatic Revolver bears a strong mechanical resemblance to the Webley-Fosbery Automatic to the point where the base principles are virtually identical: a top-break revolver frame is mounted in a spring-loaded housing and grip assembly, and on discharge, the frame is driven backwards by recoil, revolving the cylinder and re-cocking the hammer. The main deviations are that the hammer is mounted to the housing on the Union and no manual safety is included. Only a limited number (less than 300 by some sources) were made, and much like the Webley-Fosbery it had a hard time competing with standard revolvers and automatic pistols. Fixed sights, with a repeating "54" on several components. Fitted with a pair of plastic checkered grips. Provenance: The Clive Cussler Collection; Property of a Gentleman

ConditionFine, with 75% of the original nickel finish, showing some mild flaking, a mixed patina on the exposed steel, and minor scratches. The grips are also fine, with a few mild dings. Mechanically functions, but needs adjustment.
Details
ManufacturerUnion Fire Arms Company
ModelAutomatic
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge32
Barrel2 7/8 inch solid rib
Finishnickel
Gripplastic
Bore conditionThe bore is mostly bright and has some light pitting and crisp rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views984
Catalog page281
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