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

RARE SAVAGE & NORTH NAVY 2ND MODEL FIGURE 8 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN NSN. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and fixed rear sight dovetailed at rear of top strap. It has 6-shot unfluted cyl and a creeping style rammer with Colt style spring loaded latch. Mounted with uncheckered 2-pc walnut grips. Top strap has the Savage 2-line address & patent numbers and the only other discernible marks are a tiny 3-pointed assembly mark found on the rear face of cyl and in three places on bottom flat of the bbl. Inside both grips also has the same mark. These unusual revolvers have the “Figure 8” shaped rotating lever and side mounted hammer. The bottom opening of the Figure 8 is used to rotate the cyl & cock the hammer with the trigger mechanism in the top opening of the Figure 8. The unusual mechanism for these revolvers comes into play when the rotation/cocking lever is pulled, the cyl is retracted against spring tension, the cyl is rotated and the hammer cocked. When the rotating lever is released the hammer travels forward to seal the chamber aligned with the bbl into a recess over the forcing cone into the bbl. This revolver has the distinctive rnd iron frame with a spur at the top of the back strap. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 100 of these rare revolvers were produced in the period 1856-1859. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains being an overall dark gray to brown patina, lighter on left sideplate. Cylinder is a dark brown patina. Grips are sound showing light to moderate edge wear and retain 60-70% varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-41507 JR61 (6,500-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2379	$7,670.00	RARE SAVAGE & NORTH NAVY 2ND MODEL FIGURE 8 PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN NSN. Cal. 36. Usual configuration with 7-1/4″ oct bbl, brass pin front sight and fixed rear sight dovetailed at rear of top strap. It has 6-shot unfluted cyl and a creeping style rammer with Colt style spring loaded latch. Mounted with uncheckered 2-pc walnut grips. Top strap has the Savage 2-line address & patent numbers and the only other discernible marks are a tiny 3-pointed assembly mark found on the rear face of cyl and in three places on bottom flat of the bbl. Inside both grips also has the same mark. These unusual revolvers have the “Figure 8” shaped rotating lever and side mounted hammer. The bottom opening of the Figure 8 is used to rotate the cyl & cock the hammer with the trigger mechanism in the top opening of the Figure 8. The unusual mechanism for these revolvers comes into play when the rotation/cocking lever is pulled, the cyl is retracted against spring tension, the cyl is rotated and the hammer cocked. When the rotating lever is released the hammer travels forward to seal the chamber aligned with the bbl into a recess over the forcing cone into the bbl. This revolver has the distinctive rnd iron frame with a spur at the top of the back strap. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 100 of these rare revolvers were produced in the period 1856-1859. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains being an overall dark gray to brown patina, lighter on left sideplate. Cylinder is a dark brown patina. Grips are sound showing light to moderate edge wear and retain 60-70% varnish. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-41507 JR61 (6,500-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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