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Antique Mass. Arms Co. Wesson & Leavitt Percussion Pocket Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD
Antique Mass. Arms Co. Wesson & Leavitt Percussion Pocket Revolver
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Antique Mass. Arms Co. Wesson & Leavitt Percussion Pocket Revolver, NVSN, .31 cal., 3.25" round barrel is marked "Mass. Arms Co./Chicopee Falls" on topstrap, has rotating hook that allows it to tip-up for loading the round 6-shot cylinder having etched floral/military designs; frame is scroll-engraved and marked "Wesson's & Leavitt's Patent" on back-action lock, has barrel hinge at top, right sidehammer, separate brass trigger guard, integral grip straps with 2-pc. varnished walnut grips. Mfg'd ca. 1850-51, in only 1,000 qty. Condition is good retaining no original finishes, the barrel and cylinder with heavy pitting and no cylinder etching, balance of the iron surfaces are gunmetal gray with worn but mostly visible engraving and lettering. Grips are sound and undersized, having been sanded. Action functions, bore is heavily corroded with only vestigial rifling. Est.: $500-$750. (Antique)