RARE JAMES WARNER PROTOTYPE FOR HIS BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE JAMES WARNER PROTOTYPE FOR HIS BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN NSN. Cal. 31. Unusual little revolver with 4″ smoothbore rnd bbl made without sights with a solid steel frame & receiver with 5-shot cylinder that has a deep groove cut around the rear edge with cylinder stop notches and star wheel in rear edge. Perimeter of cylinder is etch engraved with flowers and trophies of arms. The cylinder pin is removable to act as a ramrod. It has nicely figured 2-pc birdhead walnut grips. Trigger is without guard and the hammer is offset to the right. This revolver is still in the “white” with rough machine & file marks and is completely unmarked. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Retains much of its orig “white” finish with scattered discoloration on the bbl. Grips are sound with nicks & dings and retain a hand worn oil finish. Cylinder retains most of its orig etched scenes. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-31888 JR398 (1,500-2,500)

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
	1344	$4,025.00	RARE JAMES WARNER PROTOTYPE FOR HIS BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN NSN. Cal. 31. Unusual little revolver with 4″ smoothbore rnd bbl made without sights with a solid steel frame & receiver with 5-shot cylinder that has a deep groove cut around the rear edge with cylinder stop notches and star wheel in rear edge. Perimeter of cylinder is etch engraved with flowers and trophies of arms. The cylinder pin is removable to act as a ramrod. It has nicely figured 2-pc birdhead walnut grips. Trigger is without guard and the hammer is offset to the right. This revolver is still in the “white” with rough machine & file marks and is completely unmarked. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Retains much of its orig “white” finish with scattered discoloration on the bbl. Grips are sound with nicks & dings and retain a hand worn oil finish. Cylinder retains most of its orig etched scenes. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-31888 JR398 (1,500-2,500) 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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