Wesson & Leavitt "Pocket model" percussion revolver, six-shot, 31 caliber, single action. Round barrel of 12,5 cm, rifled, with ring of opening. Acid-etched barrel with scroll and trophy decoration, marked on the back "LEAVITT'S PATENT APRIL 29. 1837". Breech with WESSON patent. Carcass marked "MASS ARMS CHICOPEE FALLS". Rear lock marked "WESSON'S & LEAVITT'S PATENT". Silver backstrap and trigger guard. Walnut stock plates. Length: 27 cm . Numbered 8**B .E . Made at about 1,000 pieces from 1850 to 1851 .
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Lot no. 70

Wesson & Leavitt "Pocket model" percussion revolver, six-shot, 31 caliber, single action. Round barrel of 12,5 cm, rifled, with ring of opening. Acid-etched barrel with scroll and trophy decoration, marked on the back "LEAVITT'S PATENT APRIL 29. 1837". Breech with WESSON patent. Carcass marked "MASS ARMS CHICOPEE FALLS". Rear lock marked "WESSON'S & LEAVITT'S PATENT". Silver backstrap and trigger guard. Walnut stock plates. Length: 27 cm . Numbered 8**B .E . Made at about 1,000 pieces from 1850 to 1851 .

Estimate
€600 - €800
Result
€1,664
Buyer's premium
28%
Wesson & Leavitt "Pocket model" percussion revolver, six-shot, 31 caliber, single action. Round barrel of 12,5 cm, rifled, with ring of opening. Acid-etched barrel with scroll and trophy decoration, marked on the back "LEAVITT'S PATENT APRIL 29. 1837". Breech with WESSON patent. Carcass marked "MASS ARMS CHICOPEE FALLS". Rear lock marked "WESSON'S & LEAVITT'S PATENT". Silver backstrap and trigger guard. Walnut stock plates. Length: 27 cm . Numbered 8**B .E . Made at about 1,000 pieces from 1850 to 1851 .
Sale
OLD WEAPONS, SYSTEMS, EUROPEAN AND U.S. AMERICANA - L. Family Collection (Part 2)
Tuesday 28 September 2021・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 7 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris