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Ornate and exhibition quality double action large frame pinfire revolver of German origin, signed

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Ornate and exhibition quality double action  large frame pinfire revolver of German  origin, signed
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Ornate and exhibition quality double action large frame pinfire revolver of German origin, signed in gold on barrel Miller Fa Baader & Sohn in munchen. The revolver measures 12" overall, with 6-1/8" barrel ofapproximately 12mm pinfire with a 6-shot cylinder. The revolver shows deep cut relief engraving on frame and cylinder with gold wire inlaid border. The grips are carved ebony with ivory caps at bottom. The barreland cylinder were blued, the frame and mounts were satin finished or French gray. The cylinder shows 80-90% toning original blue that still is bright around the ring, the barrel shows 60-70% blue drifting to brown.The frame mounts are crisp and show some staining, the grips are fine to excellent, the action is tight and working well, the interior is pristine. The pistol shows Belgian and English proofs and the mechanismis quite ingenious whereas the barrel has a reinforced rib milled at its top and the loading gate swivels upward on a screw so the cylinder can be loaded which is simple and effective. An ornate and rare pinfire of the