CASED MASS ARMS CO. WESSON & LEAVITT POCKET MODEL REVOLVER.

CASED MASS ARMS CO. WESSON & LEAVITT POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. SN 767. Cal. 31. 4” rnd bbl. Marked “MASS. ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS” on top strap, “WESSON’S & LEAVITT’S PATENT” on the lockplate, “WESSONS’ PATENT AUG. 28.1849” on the rotating ring, and “LEAVITTS’ PATENT APRIL 29.1837” on rear of the cylinder. There is also an “R” on the rear of the cylinder, and the number “258” on the front of the cylinder pin. Bbl catch is marked “NOV.26.1850”. Housed in a mahogany case with maroon velvet lining containing a loading rod, bullet mold, powder flask, and key. There are also some cast lead balls, three of which are from this mold. CONDITION: Fine. 95% bright blue on the bbl catch, 30% blue on the bbl, mixed with light pitting. Casehardening turned dark on the frame, lockplate, and hammer. 90% silver on the backstrap, 40% on the trigger guard. Etched cylinder does not show much finish, but the etching is sharp with some brightness. Grips have minor chips at the base with considerable denting on the left panel. Mechanically fine. There is some damage to the front of the case, with split wood on the left and some separation at all corners on the lid. Interior lining has areas of wear and mildew spotting. Brass mold is properly marked, but has bent handles. Flask is an incorrect replacement. Loading tool is orig with some corrosion. Key works the lock. 4-58201 (7,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	724	$0.00	CASED MASS ARMS CO. WESSON & LEAVITT POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. SN 767. Cal. 31. 4” rnd bbl. Marked “MASS. ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS” on top strap, “WESSON’S & LEAVITT’S PATENT” on the lockplate, “WESSONS’ PATENT AUG. 28.1849” on the rotating ring, and “LEAVITTS’ PATENT APRIL 29.1837” on rear of the cylinder. There is also an “R” on the rear of the cylinder, and the number “258” on the front of the cylinder pin. Bbl catch is marked “NOV.26.1850”. Housed in a mahogany case with maroon velvet lining containing a loading rod, bullet mold, powder flask, and key. There are also some cast lead balls, three of which are from this mold. CONDITION: Fine. 95% bright blue on the bbl catch, 30% blue on the bbl, mixed with light pitting. Casehardening turned dark on the frame, lockplate, and hammer. 90% silver on the backstrap, 40% on the trigger guard. Etched cylinder does not show much finish, but the etching is sharp with some brightness. Grips have minor chips at the base with considerable denting on the left panel. Mechanically fine. There is some damage to the front of the case, with split wood on the left and some separation at all corners on the lid. Interior lining has areas of wear and mildew spotting. Brass mold is properly marked, but has bent handles. Flask is an incorrect replacement. Loading tool is orig with some corrosion. Key works the lock. 4-58201 (7,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}