RARE MASSACHUSETTS ARMS CO. WESSON & LEAVITT REVOLVER.

RARE MASSACHUSETTS ARMS CO. WESSON & LEAVITT REVOLVER. SN 2. Cal. 31. 5” rnd bbl. Marked “MASS.ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS” on the top strap. “MAYNARD’S PATENT / SEP. 22. 1845.” in a circle around the Massachusetts state seal Indian on the primer cover. The cylinder is etched in military trophies. Most of these Maynard Prime revolvers are hand revolved with a release button inside the trigger guard. This one, however, works like the later Steven’s patent with the cylinder being revolved by the trigger after the hammer is cocked. Very few of these were made. CONDITION: Strong traces of blue on the bbl catch and virtually all of the silver remains on the backstrap and trigger guard. Balance of the metal is mostly a dark gray patina with scattered surface rust and pitting. Grips have minor nicks and scratches. Mechanically, the cylinder mechanism work well but the feed fingers for the primer mechanism are missing. Ex Hank Truslow Collection. 4-54175 FS114 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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
	592	$3,277.00	RARE MASSACHUSETTS ARMS CO. WESSON & LEAVITT REVOLVER. SN 2. Cal. 31. 5” rnd bbl. Marked “MASS.ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS” on the top strap. “MAYNARD’S PATENT / SEP. 22. 1845.” in a circle around the Massachusetts state seal Indian on the primer cover. The cylinder is etched in military trophies. Most of these Maynard Prime revolvers are hand revolved with a release button inside the trigger guard. This one, however, works like the later Steven’s patent with the cylinder being revolved by the trigger after the hammer is cocked. Very few of these were made. CONDITION: Strong traces of blue on the bbl catch and virtually all of the silver remains on the backstrap and trigger guard. Balance of the metal is mostly a dark gray patina with scattered surface rust and pitting. Grips have minor nicks and scratches. Mechanically, the cylinder mechanism work well but the feed fingers for the primer mechanism are missing. Ex Hank Truslow Collection. 4-54175 FS114 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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