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Rare and Fine Antique Arms & Armour

Friday 31 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A rare centerfire revolver by Vernek y Desteves, circa 1875 - 1890

Estimate

€ 100 - 200

Sold

€ 1.500

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

length 26,3 cm
Rifled, octagonal, remington Navy 50. cal barrel (visible rifling, some pitting inside), provided with foresight, featuring the markings "VERNEK Y DESTEVES / MONTEVIDEO", and "CAST STEEL SCREWEL BARREL". Five-shot cylinder. Mechanism working in double and single action. Engraved with racemes. Remains of marks including "Z" under star and "DL". Later finishing. Checkered ebony grip scales (one cracked). Ring for the strap.