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Ornate and large bore double action pinfire pistol, circa about 1860-70, signed F. De Vriondo y Ca

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Ornate and large bore double action pinfire  pistol, circa about 1860-70, signed F. De  Vriondo y Ca
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Ornate and large bore double action pinfire pistol, circa about 1860-70, signed F. De Vriondo y Ca En Eibar. The revolver measures 10-3/4" overall with 5-1/4" heavy round to octagon barrel, showing deep 4 groove rifling and approximately 12mm or .45 cal. The pistol has a 6-shot cylinder, is nicely silver inlaid with checkered ebonized type hardwood grips. The trigger shows a number 36 with no other proof marks. Approximately40-60% bright blue remains, drifting to patina with some light beginning erosion and pinprick pitting. The action is working but the trigger not quite returning all the way. The ejector rod and small parts are allretained; the front sight has been reduced slightly and one screw slightly marred. An impressive large pinfire with fancy decorations. Est.: $800-$1,600