26th Sep, 2024 9:30

Fine Art & Antiques

 
Lot 200
 

A composite .31 Colt, 'Pocket' percussion revolver, serial number, 225923, and the cylinder bearing the serial number 48879, 25 cm long, in a later Bianci Smith & Wesson 44, leather holster.

Note: the frame and cylinder numbers differ.

A private collection.

Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally.

Sold for £480


Condition Report

The action cocks and releases in half and full cocked state.

The rifling is a little pitted but perfectly visible.

The cylinder indexes as expected, the engraving is very worn and is difficult to make out.

The cylinder serial number differs from the frame it is 48879.

The grip boards are in good used order.

 

A composite .31 Colt, 'Pocket' percussion revolver, serial number, 225923, and the cylinder bearing the serial number 48879, 25 cm long, in a later Bianci Smith & Wesson 44, leather holster.

Note: the frame and cylinder numbers differ.

Provenance

A private collection.

Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally.