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Engraved and Silver Finished Plant Manufacturing Third Model Front Loading Army Revolver with Ivory

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,300.00 USD Estimated At:2,750.00 - 4,250.00 USD
Engraved and Silver Finished Plant Manufacturing Third Model Front Loading Army Revolver with Ivory
Produced around the 1960s, this is the Type II Light Frame variation. Silver blade front and frame groove rear sights, with the "PLANT'S MFG. CO. NEWHAVEN.CT" address on the rib and "MERWIN & BRAY. NEW-YORK." on the left side of the barrel. Frame is silver finished, with attractive punch-dot backed floral vinework on the sides, top and in a band around the cylinder, with a small inscription panel on the backstrap. Checkered hammer, smooth trigger and smooth two-piece ivory grips.
BBL: 6 inch solid rib
Stock:
Gauge: 42
Finish: silver
Grips: ivory
Serial Number: 1278


Very fine. The steel components show a dark brown patina, with traces of original silver and a rough texture on the exposed areas. Over 85% of the original silver remains on the frame, with mild wear along the edges and an attractive patina. Grips are fine, with some age stress cracking and fine color. Mechanically excellent.