RARE 3RD MODEL SAVAGE NORTH FIGURE-8 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE 3RD MODEL SAVAGE NORTH FIGURE-8 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 369. Usual configuration with 6-3/4” tapered oct bbl, solid 6-shot cyl. It has rnd iron frame with figure-8 triggerguard, the bottom ring of which cocks the hammer & rotates the cyl with the trigger in the top ring. It has the creeping rammer. It also has 2-pc walnut grips. Right grip has a nicely carved, script “JM”. Only about 100 of these rare revolvers were made in period 1856-1859. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including grips. No orig finish remains being an even gray/brown patina overall with some fine pitting. Grips show moderate to heavy wear with minor nicks & scratches and retain most of a restored finish. Left grip has a chip at the rear edge. Hammer screw may be a replacement. Occasionally will not rotate to full cock. It appears that the sear spring is weak and will not engage the sear notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-30451 JR310 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	147	$10,062.00	RARE 3RD MODEL SAVAGE NORTH FIGURE-8 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Cal. 36. SN 369. Usual configuration with 6-3/4” tapered oct bbl, solid 6-shot cyl. It has rnd iron frame with figure-8 triggerguard, the bottom ring of which cocks the hammer & rotates the cyl with the trigger in the top ring. It has the creeping rammer. It also has 2-pc walnut grips. Right grip has a nicely carved, script “JM”. Only about 100 of these rare revolvers were made in period 1856-1859. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including grips. No orig finish remains being an even gray/brown patina overall with some fine pitting. Grips show moderate to heavy wear with minor nicks & scratches and retain most of a restored finish. Left grip has a chip at the rear edge. Hammer screw may be a replacement. Occasionally will not rotate to full cock. It appears that the sear spring is weak and will not engage the sear notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, worn dark bore. 4-30451 JR310 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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