INSCRIBED ENGRAVED MOORES PATENT INFRINGEMENT POCKET REVOLVER.

INSCRIBED ENGRAVED MOORES PATENT INFRINGEMENT POCKET REVOLVER. Cal 32RF. SN 7490. Fine 7-shot pocket revolver with 4” oct bbl that is marked on the top flat “Made for Smith & Wesson by Moore’s Pat. Firearms Co.”. It has brass frame and 2-pc rosewood grips with an ejecting rod under the bbl. The bbl, cylinder, and frame are very nicely engraved in arabesque patterns with punch dot background and the front grip strap is engraved in period script “MAJ. A. Rathkay/1st FLA. U.S. Cav.”. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl, cylinder, and hammer retain a light gray brown artificially aged patina. Frame and grip straps retain 40-50% thin silverplating. Grips are sound and retain 85-90% strong original varnish. Strong dark bore. Mechanics need attention, the cylinder doesn’t lock up. 4-50603 JR243 (500-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	557	$1,495.00	INSCRIBED ENGRAVED MOORES PATENT INFRINGEMENT POCKET REVOLVER. Cal 32RF. SN 7490. Fine 7-shot pocket revolver with 4” oct bbl that is marked on the top flat “Made for Smith & Wesson by Moore’s Pat. Firearms Co.”. It has brass frame and 2-pc rosewood grips with an ejecting rod under the bbl. The bbl, cylinder, and frame are very nicely engraved in arabesque patterns with punch dot background and the front grip strap is engraved in period script “MAJ. A. Rathkay/1st FLA. U.S. Cav.”. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl, cylinder, and hammer retain a light gray brown artificially aged patina. Frame and grip straps retain 40-50% thin silverplating. Grips are sound and retain 85-90% strong original varnish. Strong dark bore. Mechanics need attention, the cylinder doesn’t lock up. 4-50603 JR243 (500-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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