RARE SAVAGE & NORTH FIGURE-8 2ND MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE SAVAGE & NORTH FIGURE-8 2ND MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 6-7/8″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and top strap marked “E. SAVAGE.MIDDLETOWN / NORTH.PATENTED.JUN—“. No other markings are visible anywhere on the pistol except the SN. It has unfluted 6-shot cyl with square rear shoulder and is mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Right grip has six notches on top edge. Bottom of bbl lug & left side of front frame have a welded repair which has cracked again. Rammer housing is also cracked on the top right edge. Bbl & rammer handle appear to have been reduced in length. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 100 of these rare revolvers were produced in the period 1856-1859. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching. No orig finish remains being an overall gray/brown patina. Rammer handle has been artificially aged. Grips have a compression fracture inside the left side, not visible to the outside, otherwise grips are sound showing heavy wear and retain 40-50% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with sharp rifling and moderate pitting. 4-42015 (7,500-10,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2359	$0.00	RARE SAVAGE & NORTH FIGURE-8 2ND MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 2. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 6-7/8″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and top strap marked “E. SAVAGE.MIDDLETOWN / NORTH.PATENTED.JUN—“. No other markings are visible anywhere on the pistol except the SN. It has unfluted 6-shot cyl with square rear shoulder and is mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Right grip has six notches on top edge. Bottom of bbl lug & left side of front frame have a welded repair which has cracked again. Rammer housing is also cracked on the top right edge. Bbl & rammer handle appear to have been reduced in length. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 100 of these rare revolvers were produced in the period 1856-1859. CONDITION: Fair to good, all matching. No orig finish remains being an overall gray/brown patina. Rammer handle has been artificially aged. Grips have a compression fracture inside the left side, not visible to the outside, otherwise grips are sound showing heavy wear and retain 40-50% orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bore with sharp rifling and moderate pitting. 4-42015 (7,500-10,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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