RARE TEN SHOT CIVIL WAR WALCH PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

SN 1785. Cal. 31. This gun is quite the curiosity with 10 nipples and 2 hammers. It was designed for superposed loads in each chamber with the right hammer discharging front load and left hammer discharging 2nd load. Gun appears all matching, original and complete. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is overall gray patina with scattered small blemishes and light pitting. Bbl is well marked in 2 lines “WALCH FIRE-ARMS CO. NEW-YORK / PAT’D FEB 8 1859”. 2-pc grips have matching SN to gun retaining much of their original varnish with scattered blemishes and moderate edge wear, left grip has longitudinal crack with glued repair. Gun appears functional with good bore with discernible rifling. 49973-421 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1479

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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
	1479	$4,025.00	RARE TEN SHOT CIVIL WAR WALCH PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 1785. Cal. 31. This gun is quite the curiosity with 10 nipples and 2 hammers. It was designed for superposed loads in each chamber with the right hammer discharging front load and left hammer discharging 2nd load. Gun appears all matching, original and complete. PROVENANCE: The Estate of G. W. “Bill” Stewart of Sonora, Texas. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is overall gray patina with scattered small blemishes and light pitting. Bbl is well marked in 2 lines “WALCH FIRE-ARMS CO. NEW-YORK / PAT’D FEB 8 1859”. 2-pc grips have matching SN to gun retaining much of their original varnish with scattered blemishes and moderate edge wear, left grip has longitudinal crack with glued repair. Gun appears functional with good bore with discernible rifling. 49973-421 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1479 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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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RARE TEN SHOT CIVIL WAR WALCH PERCUSSION REVOLVER.