RARE JAQUITH PATENT SPRINGFIELD ARMS BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

RARE JAQUITH PATENT SPRINGFIELD ARMS BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 16. Cal. 31. Typical of the Springfield/Warner/Jaquith Patent revolvers, this revolver has a 4″ rnd bbl with 6-shot cyl and flat side frame with enclosed, right side mounted hammer, marked on right side “1838 / JAQUITHS / PATENT” and on top strap “SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO.”. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips. Frame, back strap, butt strap & trigger guard are lightly engraved in foliate patterns with a line & chip border around top strap. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 150 of these rare revolvers were ever produced circa 1851. Few of these revolvers survive today in any condition and are an important step in the evolution of revolving arms. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl, frame & grip frame are a mottled gray metal patina with fine pin prick pitting on bbl. Cylinder retains 88-90% glossy orig blue. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear with light nicks & scratches in finish and overall retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-41231 JR52 (1,750-2,250)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2361	$2,012.50	RARE JAQUITH PATENT SPRINGFIELD ARMS BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 16. Cal. 31. Typical of the Springfield/Warner/Jaquith Patent revolvers, this revolver has a 4″ rnd bbl with 6-shot cyl and flat side frame with enclosed, right side mounted hammer, marked on right side “1838 / JAQUITHS / PATENT” and on top strap “SPRINGFIELD ARMS CO.”. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips. Frame, back strap, butt strap & trigger guard are lightly engraved in foliate patterns with a line & chip border around top strap. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms only about 150 of these rare revolvers were ever produced circa 1851. Few of these revolvers survive today in any condition and are an important step in the evolution of revolving arms. CONDITION: About fine. Bbl, frame & grip frame are a mottled gray metal patina with fine pin prick pitting on bbl. Cylinder retains 88-90% glossy orig blue. Grips are sound showing light to moderate wear with light nicks & scratches in finish and overall retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-41231 JR52 (1,750-2,250) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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