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560
$6,900.00

CASED PAIR OF MASS. ARMS COMPANY REVOLVERS. SN 28 (21 on loading lever). Cal. .36. 6” oct bbl. Marked “MANUFACTURED BY / MASS. ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS” on the top strap over the cylinder; “ADAMS PATENT / MAY 3d 1863” on the left side of the frame, “PATENT / JUNE 3. 1858” on the right side of the frame and “KERR’S. PATENT / APRIL 14 .1857 / A” on the left side of the loading lever. The other gun is identical except for the number “52” on the frame and “26” on the loading lever. In a wood case with purple velvet lining, also containing a marked brass bullet mold, two Eley cap tins, an eagle powder flask, an oil bottle numbered to another gun, a spare nipple, and an incorrect cleaning rod. CONDITION: First retains about 60% of the orig blue overall mixed with very fine pitting. Grips are fine retaining about 80% varnish. Second has about 35% blue with patches of pitting and light surface rust. Bullet mold is slightly sprung and heavily corroded on the inside. Cap tins & oil bottle are fine. Flask is battered but still solid. Case has numerous scratches on top and one crack across the bottom. Most of the gilt is missing from the bronze corners and strapping. Ex Hank Truslow Collection. 4-54182 FS82 (2,000-3,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005
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