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Lot 3494:European Brevete 1851 Navy Model Percussion Revolver

April 25th, 2009|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3494:European Brevete 1851 Navy Model Percussion Revolver

April 25th, 2009|Rock Island, IL
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European Brevete 1851 Navy Model Percussion Revolver

The top barrel flat is marked "--AMERICAN MUZZLE LOADING REVOLVER PATENT NEW-YORK--", "crown / triple letter" and "crown / N" proofs are marked on the left side near the wedge and "crown / R" proof and an inspector's mark is stamped on the right side above the wedge. The cylinder is engraved with a sailing ship scene with an inspector's mark over the "ELG" in an oval proof and "NEW SYSTEM". "Crown / N" and "crown / triple letter" proofs alternate between the nipples. The bottom barrel flat is marked with the "serial number / crossed key proof / crown/N proof / crossed key proof / crown/triple letter proof / cross key proof / 37". The left side of the frame is marked "PATENT / SYSTEM", "35 CAL" is marked on the left side of the trigger guard and an inspector's mark is stamped on the right side of the frame. Matching serial number on the wedge, loading lever, backstrap, barrel, frame and trigger guard. An un-matching number "9336" is stamped on the cylinder. Brass bead front sight and hammer notch rear sight, iron round trigger guard and backstrap, percussion shield cut-out with the capping groove and fitted with one-piece smooth grips.

ConditionFair with all metal surfaces exhibiting a mottled silver patina and some light pin prick pitting. The grips are lightly sanded and reoiled with some minor handling marks. The action functions, but is very loose. Provenance: David Johnstone and Will Hoffeld collection.
Details
ManufacturerEuropean
Model1851 Navy
TypeRevolver
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge36 percussion
Barrel7 1/2 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened/silver
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2861
Catalog page217
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