LOT OF TWO ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER LIPFIRE NAVY REVOLVERS.

LOT OF TWO ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER LIPFIRE NAVY REVOLVERS. (1) Cal. 36 Lipfire. SN 35. One of only about 500 made in the early 1860’s, it has 5″ oct bbl, all iron construction with 2-pc walnut grips, still in orig lipfire. CONDITION: Good. All matching. Traces of orig finish remain on the bbl, otherwise mostly a silver metal color with fine surface rust. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting in the grooves. (2) Cal. 38 RF. SN 62. Nickel finish rimfire conversion with lipfire slots remaining. Conversion was done before the after market nickel-plating. It has 6″ oct bbl with brass front sight and 2-pc walnut grips with a Lanyard loop in the butt. CONDITION: Good, as refinished. All matching. Worn grips. Will not hold on full cock. Strong bore with moderate pitting. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54705 JR280 (500-800)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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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	46	$1,092.00	LOT OF TWO ALLEN & WHEELOCK CENTER HAMMER LIPFIRE NAVY REVOLVERS. (1) Cal. 36 Lipfire. SN 35. One of only about 500 made in the early 1860’s, it has 5″ oct bbl, all iron construction with 2-pc walnut grips, still in orig lipfire. CONDITION: Good. All matching. Traces of orig finish remain on the bbl, otherwise mostly a silver metal color with fine surface rust. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with light pitting in the grooves. (2) Cal. 38 RF. SN 62. Nickel finish rimfire conversion with lipfire slots remaining. Conversion was done before the after market nickel-plating. It has 6″ oct bbl with brass front sight and 2-pc walnut grips with a Lanyard loop in the butt. CONDITION: Good, as refinished. All matching. Worn grips. Will not hold on full cock. Strong bore with moderate pitting. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54705 JR280 (500-800) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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