Wesson & Leavitt "Dragoon" Percussion Revolver, six-shot, 40 caliber, single action.

18 cm round barrel, rifled, with opening ring. Plain cylinder, marked on rear "LEAVITT'S PATENT APRIL 29. 1837". Breech with WESSON patent.

Frame marked "MASS ARMS CHICOPEE FALLS". Rear lock marked "WESSON'S & LEAVITT'S PATENT". Brass trigger guard. Walnut stock plates.

Patinated. 

Length: 37 cm

A.B.E. (Pitting) 



Manufactured at about 770 pieces from 1850 to 1851.
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Lot no. 87

Wesson & Leavitt "Dragoon" Percussion Revolver, six-shot, 40 caliber, single action. 18 cm round barrel, rifled, with opening ring. Plain cylinder, marked on rear "LEAVITT'S PATENT APRIL 29. 1837". Breech with WESSON patent. Frame marked "MASS ARMS CHICOPEE FALLS". Rear lock marked "WESSON'S & LEAVITT'S PATENT". Brass trigger guard. Walnut stock plates. Patinated. Length: 37 cm A.B.E. (Pitting) Manufactured at about 770 pieces from 1850 to 1851.

Estimate
€800 - €1,000
Result
€2,048
Buyer's premium
0%
Wesson & Leavitt "Dragoon" Percussion Revolver, six-shot, 40 caliber, single action. 18 cm round barrel, rifled, with opening ring. Plain cylinder, marked on rear "LEAVITT'S PATENT APRIL 29. 1837". Breech with WESSON patent. Frame marked "MASS ARMS CHICOPEE FALLS". Rear lock marked "WESSON'S & LEAVITT'S PATENT". Brass trigger guard. Walnut stock plates. Patinated. Length: 37 cm A.B.E. (Pitting) Manufactured at about 770 pieces from 1850 to 1851.
Sale Tuesday 6 July 2021・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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