RARE MASS ARMS WESSON & LEAVITT DRAGOON REVOLVER WITH RAMMER.

RARE MASS ARMS WESSON & LEAVITT DRAGOON REVOLVER WITH RAMMER. SN 120. Cal. 40. Rare revolver with 7″ rnd bbl, half moon brass front sight & fixed rear sight. Lockplate is marked “WESSON’S & LEAVITT’S PATENT” and it has a rare attached rammer. Trigger guard is smooth brass and it has a 1-pc smooth walnut grip. There is a number “398” in red paint on front strap, probably an old collection or museum number. Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms shows a total production of about 800 pieces and states that “very few” were fitted with loading levers. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains with metal being a dark brown patina with scattered fine pitting. Grip has a chipped left toe, otherwise is sound showing heavy wear with a few light nicks & scratches and a hand worn patina. Timing needs adjusting, otherwise mechanics are fine although a little loose. Strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-31880 JR208 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1337	$11,500.00	RARE MASS ARMS WESSON & LEAVITT DRAGOON REVOLVER WITH RAMMER. SN 120. Cal. 40. Rare revolver with 7″ rnd bbl, half moon brass front sight & fixed rear sight. Lockplate is marked “WESSON’S & LEAVITT’S PATENT” and it has a rare attached rammer. Trigger guard is smooth brass and it has a 1-pc smooth walnut grip. There is a number “398” in red paint on front strap, probably an old collection or museum number. Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms shows a total production of about 800 pieces and states that “very few” were fitted with loading levers. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains with metal being a dark brown patina with scattered fine pitting. Grip has a chipped left toe, otherwise is sound showing heavy wear with a few light nicks & scratches and a hand worn patina. Timing needs adjusting, otherwise mechanics are fine although a little loose. Strong bore with moderate pitting. 4-31880 JR208 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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