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MOORE PATENT FIREARMS CO. SA BELT REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
MOORE PATENT FIREARMS CO. SA BELT REVOLVER.
Cal. 32 RF. S# 5516. Bbl. 6" oct. w/ bead sight & removable ejector rod. 7 Shot rnd. cyl. Silver finished engraved brass frame & grip straps. 1 Piece walnut grip. Bbl. & cyl. rotate to right for loading. Estimated total of 5,000-8,000 mfg. 1861-1863 & many have known to have been carried by Union officers & enlisted men. CONDITION: bbl. & cyl. have faded to brown patina showing scattered spots of light pitting & corrosion. Brass parts retain 30% silver plating w/ balance acquiring a mild uncleaned patina. Grips show heavy wear w/ sm. dents & handling marks. Lightly pitted bore retains intact rifling. Functioning action. Bbl. is loose on frame. (01-18884/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.