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2415
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$4,600.00
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CASED BLISSETT & SON DA BREAKTOP REVOLVER. SN D1127. Cal. 450 Eley. Nickel finish with 5-5/8″ oct bbl with full rib, half moon front sight with grooved rear sight in rib extension. It has the patented dbl lever latch, a 6-shot cylinder and 1-pc checkered walnut grip with a lanyard stud & ring in buttcap. Top of rib is marked “BLISSETT & SON LIVERPOOL”. Accompanied by its orig English oak casing with red felt lining, compartmented in bottom for revolver, an ebony handled turn screw, a steel & brass cleaning rod, a Hawksley pewter oil bottle & a cartridge block containing 25 orig cartridges. Right rear corner has a covered compartment with bone pull containing orig functioning key. Inside lid has maker’s label & front has a mortised brass lock. CONDITION: Revolver is extremely fine. Retains virtually all of its fine orig nickel finish with a few minor nicks & scratches. Grip is sound with little or no hand oil in checkering. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. Case is equally fine & sound with minor storage nicks & scratches and retains virtually all of its orig factory varnish. Interior is lightly soiled showing very little wear. Accessories are equally fine. Altogether a scarce orig set. 4-35145 (3,750-4,750)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 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. |