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4055 - A Harvey percussion revolver, Second Model
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A Harvey percussion revolver, Second Model Caliber .44 (black powder), no serial number, rough barrel, but rifling and lands still clearly visible, length 138 mm. Six-shot. Contemporary British proof marks. Marked “Harvey’s Patent” on the cylinder. Slightly sanded in the center at the top of the barrel, marked “Harvey’s Patent – Breech Loading Revolving Pistol.” Fine scroll engravings on the side plates. Metal parts gray, patinated in places. Tool marks on the barrel. Screw at the bottom of the frame is missing. The one-piece, dark walnut grip is chipped, with a small compartment at the pommel. Cylinder is loose. The loading ramrod also functions as a piston wrench and screwdriver. Trigger cocking lever. The mechanism is somewhat prone to malfunction, but it is nonetheless a rare and interesting collector’s piece. Total production likely under 1,000 units. See, among others, H.P. Muster, “Revolverlexikon,” pp. 44–45. Firearms License: Caution—License Required—more info here Condition: II–III
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