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Thursday 12 December 2024 e Friday 13 December 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A Metropolitan Arms Co. Navy Model Revolver, 1864-1866

Estimate

€ 300 - 500

Sold

€ 1.188

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

USA
length 33 cm.
Octagonal, rifled, 7-1/3", 36 cal. barrel, with blade foresight, marked “METROPOLITAN ARMS Co. NEW YORK”. Visible rifling, the bore needs cleaning. Six-shot cylinder with remains of engraving and of the inscription "... NEW ORLEANS ..." (only partially legible). Serial numbers "40xx" matching on on barrel, frame, trigger guard, grip and cylinder. Working mechanism. Brass gripstraps. A crack on the left side of the frame. Wooden grip. Signs of use and time. Some remains of the earlier finishing.