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A .38 (RIMFIRE) WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY REVOLVER, serial no. 2353B, circa 1875, with plated octagonal 5in. barrel marked 'WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT U.S.A.' and 'PAT MAY 23 1871' (the latter rubbed and barely legible), solid plated frame with push-up release catch for the cylinder arbor/ejector rod combined, plated and fluted five-shot cylinder, spur trigger and exposed hammer and walnut birds-head grips, much apparent original nickel plating remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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A .38 (RIMFIRE) WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY REVOLVER, serial no. 2353B, circa 1875, with plated octagonal 5in. barrel marked 'WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT U.S.A.' and 'PAT MAY 23 1871' (the latter rubbed and barely legible), solid plated frame with push-up release catch for the cylinder arbor/ejector rod combined, plated and fluted five-shot cylinder, spur trigger and exposed hammer and walnut birds-head grips, much apparent original nickel plating remaining. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Estimate 400 - 600 GBP
Starting price 400 GBP

* Not including buyer’s premium.
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For sale on Monday 29 Jul - 09:00 (BST)
wolferton-norfolk, United Kingdom
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