RARE BACON NAVY REVOLVER.

RARE BACON NAVY REVOLVER. SN 138. Cal. 38RF. 7-1/2” oct bbl. Marked “BACON MF’G. CO NORWICH,CONN” on top of bbl. “C.W. HOPKINS / PATENTED MAY 27.1862” on left flat of bbl. This patent covers the side swinging cylinder. This is the scarcest of the Bacon Navy sized revolvers. CONDITION: Very good. 70% blue on bbl and cyl, faint traces on the frame. Light casehardening colors on the hammer with light surface rust and pitting on all surfaces. There is a crack at the left toe of the grips with wear and chipping around the bottom, but most of the varnish remains. Mechanically fine. 4-58277 (1,500-3,000)

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
	720	$2,300.00	RARE BACON NAVY REVOLVER. SN 138. Cal. 38RF. 7-1/2” oct bbl. Marked “BACON MF’G. CO NORWICH,CONN” on top of bbl. “C.W. HOPKINS / PATENTED MAY 27.1862” on left flat of bbl. This patent covers the side swinging cylinder. This is the scarcest of the Bacon Navy sized revolvers. CONDITION: Very good. 70% blue on bbl and cyl, faint traces on the frame. Light casehardening colors on the hammer with light surface rust and pitting on all surfaces. There is a crack at the left toe of the grips with wear and chipping around the bottom, but most of the varnish remains. Mechanically fine. 4-58277 (1,500-3,000) 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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