25th Feb, 2015 9:00 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
Lot 486
 

486

A Savage-North's Patent .36 Calibre Six Shot Navy Revolver, the 18cm octagonal steel barrel stamped

A Savage-North's Patent .36 Calibre Six Shot Navy Revolver, the 18cm octagonal steel barrel stamped "SAVAGE R.F.A. Co. MIDDLETOWN.CT / H.S.NORTH PATENTED JUNE 17 1856/JANUARY 18 1859 MAY 15 1860" on the top rib, the plain cylinder with recessed chambers, figure of eight cocking ring and trigger, under-lever rammer, with walnut two piece grip, in a later fitted wood Union case.

Sold for £1,100
Estimated at £600 - £800


 

Whilst the gun has a heavily cleaned finish, none of the parts appear to have been replaced. The action is smooth. There are no apparent serial numbers

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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 25th Feb, 2015

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