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Lot 1628: Union Fire Arms Automatic Revolver in Nickel

Very Scarce Union Fire Arms Automatic Revolver in Nickel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2021

Lot 1628: Union Fire Arms Automatic Revolver in Nickel

Very Scarce Union Fire Arms Automatic Revolver in Nickel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 15, 2021

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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Very Scarce Union Fire Arms Automatic Revolver in Nickel

Manufacturer: Union
Model: Pocket
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 S&W
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 2076
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 411
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured around 1909-1912, the Union Automatic Revolver bears a strong mechanical resemblance to the Webley-Fosbury 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-Fosbury it had a hard time competing with standard revolvers and automatic pistols. Fixed sights, with a repeating "40" on several components and the address on the right side of the housing. Fitted with a pair of checkered grips. Provenance: The Clive Cussler Collection

Rating Definition:

Very fine, with 85% original nickel finish, showing some mild handling marks, edge wear, and scratches. Some flaking is visible around the "zig-zag" track on the cylinder, showing a well aged brown patina on the exposed steel. The grips are fine, with some light wear on lower panels. Mechanically functions, but is slightly out of time, a little stiff, and locks up.



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