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Antique Glisenti Large-Bore Folding-Trigger Double Action Military Revolver, with Holster

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:275.00 USD
Antique Glisenti Large-Bore Folding-Trigger Double Action Military Revolver, with Holster
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Antique Glisenti Large-Bore Folding-Trigger Double Action Military Revolver, with Holster, #C6603, 11mm/.45 CF cal., 4.5" barrel has tall bead front sight, removable arbor/ejector for fluted 6-shot cylinder; solid frame marked "Glisenti/(rampant lion)/Brescia" in circle, "1896" and tiny proofmark (?) at left, "C6603" at right hump, has notched topstrap rear sight, folding trigger, left-side safety switch and removable sideplate, right-side hinged loading gate, integral gripstraps with lanyard ring on oval butt, 2-pc. checkered walnut grips. Mfg'd 1890s. Condition is good retaining no original blue (appears to have been chemically removed) with traces of case colors. Grips are sound showing moderate wear, chips at inner tops and left bottom. Action is crisp, bore is bright with light frosting and no rifling (made smoothbore?). Black leather holster is fine with intact front and back straps. Est.: $300-$500. (Antique)