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991
$1,725.00

SCARCE INSCRIBED PRESCOTT POCKET REVOLVER. SN 19. Cal. 32RF. 6” oct bbl with solid rib. Marked “E. A. PRESCOTT WORCESTER. MASS. / PAT’.D OCT.2 1860” on left flat of bbl. “Presented to Capt. H.L.Smith. / By / M.Smith &.L.C. Kilham.” on the butt. This revolver has several modifications from the standard. There is a loading gate on the right side of the frame with a sliding catch at the top. It is made of brass of a different color from the frame. The catch is iron. The cylinder pin has been modified to take a Wesson & Harrington type extractor. Pivoting end of the extractor can be pushed forward against the spring in the folding rod to release it from the catch on the front of the frame. It can then be turned to the right, where the long rod is used to extract the cartridges. CONDITION: Iron parts have been refinished. Frame shows file marks and denting, mostly in front of the cylinder. Rosewood grips are worn at the base and the left panel shows repairs at the top. Mechanically fine. 4-58276 (1,500-3,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006
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