A percussion revolver dating: 1850/60 provenance: Inghilterra, Octagonal, rifled…

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A percussion revolver

dating: 1850/60 provenance: Inghilterra, Octagonal, rifled, 34 cal barrel, provided with front sight (clean bore, visible rifling). Five-shot cylinder with marks of the Birmingham bench. Working mechanism, but the parts do not slide easily. Iron frame with outlining. Knurled wooden grip. Some spots with small remains of old finishing.

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A percussion revolver

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