8th Jul, 2020 10:30 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
Lot 140
 

140

A 19th Century Belgian Copy of a Colt 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver, five shot, .36 calibre,...

A 19th Century Belgian Copy of a Colt 1849 Percussion Pocket Revolver, five shot, .36 calibre, the 12cm octagonal steel barrel marked LEPAGE, LIEGE to the top flat, the right side double struck with two crossed keys, the cylinder faintly marked LAZARO GARAY CONSTANTINOPLE, with attached loading lever, rounded steel trigger guard, numbered 35184 in three places, with bone grip scales, 25cm

Sold for £250
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

. Action works. Brown patina to metalwork, with small dings and scratches. Small crack to frame below the nipple end of the cylinder to the right side. Grip scales wobbly, one with small chips. Brass soldered repair to tip of loading lever.

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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 8th Jul, 2020

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