FINE CASED BROOKLYN FIREARMS CO “SLOCUM SLIDING SLEEVE” POCKET REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS.

SN 8343. Cal. .32 RF. This fine example of a Brooklyn Firearms revolver made between 1863-1864 is .32 Cal. rimfire, 3″ rnd bbl. The Slocum patented system was an attempt at circumventing the Rollin White “bored through cylinder” patent controlled by Smith & Wesson. This unique design with individual chambers in the form of sliding tubes within the cutouts of the cylinder, chambers slide forward one at a time over a fixed rod on right side to expose, load and eject cartridges. This is among the finest examples you will find. Silver plated, engraved bbl and frame and fine checkered “certifiable antique ivory” 2-pc grips. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Mahogany casing has silver plated screw-driver/oiler combination, silvered metal box for cartridges and a “certifiable antique ivory” tipped cleaning rod. Velvet lining in case is worn and soiled, though casing is sound and solid with varnish coating. Gun is very fine overall, retaining about 90% silver plate overall. Gun is functional with crisp shiny bore. 49646-3 JS IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3317

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

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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	3317	$4,025.00	FINE CASED BROOKLYN FIREARMS CO “SLOCUM SLIDING SLEEVE” POCKET REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS. SN 8343. Cal. .32 RF. This fine example of a Brooklyn Firearms revolver made between 1863-1864 is .32 Cal. rimfire, 3″ rnd bbl. The Slocum patented system was an attempt at circumventing the Rollin White “bored through cylinder” patent controlled by Smith & Wesson. This unique design with individual chambers in the form of sliding tubes within the cutouts of the cylinder, chambers slide forward one at a time over a fixed rod on right side to expose, load and eject cartridges. This is among the finest examples you will find. Silver plated, engraved bbl and frame and fine checkered “certifiable antique ivory” 2-pc grips. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Mahogany casing has silver plated screw-driver/oiler combination, silvered metal box for cartridges and a “certifiable antique ivory” tipped cleaning rod. Velvet lining in case is worn and soiled, though casing is sound and solid with varnish coating. Gun is very fine overall, retaining about 90% silver plate overall. Gun is functional with crisp shiny bore. 49646-3 JS IVORY (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3317 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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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FINE CASED BROOKLYN FIREARMS CO “SLOCUM SLIDING SLEEVE” POCKET REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS.