Null Italian replica of a Colt 36 caliber open frame revolver. 4-inch octagonal …

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Italian replica of a Colt 36 caliber open frame revolver. 4-inch octagonal barrel. Barrel engraved with a naval battle scene (Battle of Campeche). Engraved version, bronze frame enriched with floral motifs. Functional mechanism. Indexing and barrel stop to be reviewed. Condition 2

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Italian replica of a Colt 36 caliber open frame revolver. 4-inch octagonal barrel. Barrel engraved with a naval battle scene (Battle of Campeche). Engraved version, bronze frame enriched with floral motifs. Functional mechanism. Indexing and barrel stop to be reviewed. Condition 2

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