RARE ALSOP POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE ALSOP POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 758. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line bbl address on top flat. It has 6-shot unfluted cyl, spur trigger, with an articulated rammer and is mounted with 2-pc smooth rosewood grips numbered to this revolver. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 300 of these rare revolvers were produced in the period 1862-1863. There does, however, appear to be a discrepancy with these numbers as the cited publication states that they were serial numbered from 1 up presumably through about 300, however, this revolver is serial numbered “758” on the left side of the back strap under the grip and on bottom flat of bbl under rammer housing. Cyl is not numbered. CONDITION: Fine, matching as noted. Bbl retains 88-90% glossy orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina. Frame retains about 60% thin orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Front & back straps are a a blue/gray patina. Left grip has a repaired compression fracture, barely visible on the outside and overall they have light handling & use dulling to the finish and overall retain most of their orig varnish. Hammer retains bright case colors. Cyl retains 75-80% orig blue with a few spots of pitting. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-42023 JR238 (3,500-5,500)

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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	2360	$0.00	RARE ALSOP POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 758. Cal. 31. Blue finish with 4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and 2-line bbl address on top flat. It has 6-shot unfluted cyl, spur trigger, with an articulated rammer and is mounted with 2-pc smooth rosewood grips numbered to this revolver. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 300 of these rare revolvers were produced in the period 1862-1863. There does, however, appear to be a discrepancy with these numbers as the cited publication states that they were serial numbered from 1 up presumably through about 300, however, this revolver is serial numbered “758” on the left side of the back strap under the grip and on bottom flat of bbl under rammer housing. Cyl is not numbered. CONDITION: Fine, matching as noted. Bbl retains 88-90% glossy orig blue with balance flaked to a medium patina. Frame retains about 60% thin orig blue with the loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Front & back straps are a a blue/gray patina. Left grip has a repaired compression fracture, barely visible on the outside and overall they have light handling & use dulling to the finish and overall retain most of their orig varnish. Hammer retains bright case colors. Cyl retains 75-80% orig blue with a few spots of pitting. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-42023 JR238 (3,500-5,500) 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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