SCARCE FACTORY ENGRAVED BACON MFG. CO. EARLY 1860’S LIMITED QUANTITY POCKET REVOLVER WITH TIN TYPE.

SCARCE FACTORY ENGRAVED BACON MFG. CO. EARLY 1860’S LIMITED QUANTITY POCKET REVOLVER WITH TIN TYPE. Cal. 32 RF. SN 70. Blued finish, 4-3/4” oct bbl with crisp markings, dovetail blade front sight, 2-pc smooth rosewood grips. Judging from scarcity of this model it would appear that production was cut short by action of Smith & Wesson due to infringement of their Rollin White patent. Accompanied by Union cased tintype of Union soldier holding similar revolver. CONDITION: Traces of orig blue remain with some enhancement. Faded casehardening on hammer. Bore is lightly pitted. Grips are refinished. Mechanically good. Tin type has a halo around the outside and a light crack on upper rear corner, but is generally fine. 4-59397 JH102 (700-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	280	$1,380.00	SCARCE FACTORY ENGRAVED BACON MFG. CO. EARLY 1860’S LIMITED QUANTITY POCKET REVOLVER WITH TIN TYPE. Cal. 32 RF. SN 70. Blued finish, 4-3/4” oct bbl with crisp markings, dovetail blade front sight, 2-pc smooth rosewood grips. Judging from scarcity of this model it would appear that production was cut short by action of Smith & Wesson due to infringement of their Rollin White patent. Accompanied by Union cased tintype of Union soldier holding similar revolver. CONDITION: Traces of orig blue remain with some enhancement. Faded casehardening on hammer. Bore is lightly pitted. Grips are refinished. Mechanically good. Tin type has a halo around the outside and a light crack on upper rear corner, but is generally fine. 4-59397 JH102 (700-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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