RARE PERRIN CIVIL WAR ERA, CIRCA 1862 DA REVOLVER.

RARE PERRIN CIVIL WAR ERA, CIRCA 1862 DA REVOLVER. SN 3622. Cal. 12 mm. Finished in the white with 5-7/8” rnd bbl with four wide lands & grooves, from an oct receiver top missing front sight and a swiveling Belgian style ejector rod. It has a stepped 6-shot cyl and a forged receiver with sideplate and elaborate trigger guard & non-rebounding spurless hammer and a narrow loading gate on right side that hinges to the rear. Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip with oval buttcap and lanyard swivel. Serial number was observed inside the frame, below the cyl, bottom of bbl and on the cylinder. Left side of frame, in front of cyl, is marked with maker’s name & company and the right side, opposite, is stamped “PARIS” with a small proof. Right side of bbl lug is stamped with a small “L” proof which is also found on right side of grip. These revolvers are rarely ever encountered. There was an order placed by the U.S. Government on Dec. 16, 1861 from Alexis Godillot of Paris & New York City, these were specified to be center fire not pin fire. Only 550 of the 1000 originally ordered were ever delivered in January, March & May of 1862 with balance of contract canceled for late deliveries, they were delivered to several U.S. Arsenals. Each revolver was delivered with 50 rounds of ammunition at a total cost of about $20.00 each. CONDITION: Very good. Appears to never have been finished, remains in the white, probably cleaned a long time ago with fine pitting on the bbl lug. Cylinder has pitting on opposite sides, probably from storage in a holster. Grip is sound with one long gouge and several small bruises and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-44109 JR147 (2,750-3,750)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	2407B	$0.00	RARE PERRIN CIVIL WAR ERA, CIRCA 1862 DA REVOLVER. SN 3622. Cal. 12 mm. Finished in the white with 5-7/8” rnd bbl with four wide lands & grooves, from an oct receiver top missing front sight and a swiveling Belgian style ejector rod. It has a stepped 6-shot cyl and a forged receiver with sideplate and elaborate trigger guard & non-rebounding spurless hammer and a narrow loading gate on right side that hinges to the rear. Mounted with a 1-pc walnut grip with oval buttcap and lanyard swivel. Serial number was observed inside the frame, below the cyl, bottom of bbl and on the cylinder. Left side of frame, in front of cyl, is marked with maker’s name & company and the right side, opposite, is stamped “PARIS” with a small proof. Right side of bbl lug is stamped with a small “L” proof which is also found on right side of grip. These revolvers are rarely ever encountered. There was an order placed by the U.S. Government on Dec. 16, 1861 from Alexis Godillot of Paris & New York City, these were specified to be center fire not pin fire. Only 550 of the 1000 originally ordered were ever delivered in January, March & May of 1862 with balance of contract canceled for late deliveries, they were delivered to several U.S. Arsenals. Each revolver was delivered with 50 rounds of ammunition at a total cost of about $20.00 each. CONDITION: Very good. Appears to never have been finished, remains in the white, probably cleaned a long time ago with fine pitting on the bbl lug. Cylinder has pitting on opposite sides, probably from storage in a holster. Grip is sound with one long gouge and several small bruises and retains a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-44109 JR147 (2,750-3,750) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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