RARE 1ST MODEL 2ND VARIATION SAVAGE NORTH FIGURE-8 PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Revised: 9/17/2012

Correction: The catalog estimates should read (10,000-15,000).

RARE 1ST MODEL 2ND VARIATION SAVAGE NORTH FIGURE-8 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 45. Cal. 36. Very early production model with 7-1/8″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line address. Frame is rounded, made of brass with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching numbered to this revolver. The unusual Figure-8 shaped trigger system functions by pulling the ring at the bottom which cocks the hammer & rotates the cyl while the conventional looking trigger at the top then fires the chamber aligned with the bbl, through a hole in the top strap. It has a 6-shot unfluted cyl with recessed nipples set at a severe angle. Mouths of the chambers are chamfered so that when the cyl is in battery it is cammed forward so that the chamfered mouth of the chamber fits over the beveled end of the bbl forming a gas seal. Pulling the ring trigger retracts the cyl again for rotation. It has an early 3-pc rammer system. The SN appears to be 45, however, the 4 is obliterated in all cases the 5 is distinct. It was noted on various pieces & parts including the frame, bbl, hammer, cyl, rammer, ring trigger & shield. The rear face of cyl also has an assembly number “3” which number also appears on the rotating ring, rammer handle, cyl pin, bottom of bbl and correspondingly on the bottom flat of the frame extension. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 250 of this model revolver produced, probably in 1856, of which 100 were on military contract and martially marked. This revolver was made for the civilian market. CONDITION: Fine. No orig finish remains with the bbl & steel parts a mottled silver/brown patina with scattered fine surface rust and pin prick pitting; frame retains a medium to dark mustard patina. Left grip has a chipped & cracked toe with both grips showing heavy wear and retain a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-46685 JR171 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2131	$16,100.00	Revised: 9/17/2012 Correction: The catalog estimates should read (10,000-15,000). RARE 1ST MODEL 2ND VARIATION SAVAGE NORTH FIGURE-8 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 45. Cal. 36. Very early production model with 7-1/8″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line address. Frame is rounded, made of brass with 2-pc smooth walnut grips matching numbered to this revolver. The unusual Figure-8 shaped trigger system functions by pulling the ring at the bottom which cocks the hammer & rotates the cyl while the conventional looking trigger at the top then fires the chamber aligned with the bbl, through a hole in the top strap. It has a 6-shot unfluted cyl with recessed nipples set at a severe angle. Mouths of the chambers are chamfered so that when the cyl is in battery it is cammed forward so that the chamfered mouth of the chamber fits over the beveled end of the bbl forming a gas seal. Pulling the ring trigger retracts the cyl again for rotation. It has an early 3-pc rammer system. The SN appears to be 45, however, the 4 is obliterated in all cases the 5 is distinct. It was noted on various pieces & parts including the frame, bbl, hammer, cyl, rammer, ring trigger & shield. The rear face of cyl also has an assembly number “3” which number also appears on the rotating ring, rammer handle, cyl pin, bottom of bbl and correspondingly on the bottom flat of the frame extension. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were only 250 of this model revolver produced, probably in 1856, of which 100 were on military contract and martially marked. This revolver was made for the civilian market. CONDITION: Fine. No orig finish remains with the bbl & steel parts a mottled silver/brown patina with scattered fine surface rust and pin prick pitting; frame retains a medium to dark mustard patina. Left grip has a chipped & cracked toe with both grips showing heavy wear and retain a dark hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-46685 JR171 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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