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1123
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$2,875.00
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VERY FINE MASS ARMS WESSON & LEAVITT BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER.SN 758. 31 Cal. This is a very fine example of the Mass Arms pocket revolver being a smaller edition of their dragoon revolver; this gun is virtually identical, except proportionately smaller in size. This example exhibits 4″ rnd bbl, smooth 6-shot cylinder. Topstrap marked “MASS. ARMS CO. / CHICOPEE FALLS.”. Lock is marked “WESSON’S & LEAVITT’S PATENT”. Cylinder and frame internally are marked “LEAVITT’S PATENT APRIL 29 1837” and “WESSON’S PATENT AUG. 28, 1849”. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine to excellent overall. Bbl retains over 80% bright blue finish with other components retaining strong traces of orig finish including hammer and back of frame exhibiting 30-40% bright case colors. Stocks are sound and solid, well-fit retaining 95%+ orig varnish with edge wear. Gun is mechanically sound with bright shiny crisp bore. 49059-142 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1123
Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |