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Scarce W. Irving Model 2 Pocket Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,750.00 USD
Scarce W. Irving Model 2 Pocket Revolver
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Estimate: $1800 - 2750
Manufacturer: Irving W Model: Pocket
The Model 2 was manufactured circa 1862-1864 with an estimated total of only about 1,200. These revolvers were manufactured by James Reid of New York City. William Irving was merely an agent for Reid and W.W. Marston. The barrel is marked "ADDRESS W. IRVING. 20. CLIFF. ST. NY." on the top flat. The matching serial number is marked on the right side of the frame under the grip and on the bottom barrel flat with the partial number "42" marked on the rear cylinder face. Seven round cylinder, upward swiveling loading gate and spring loaded ejector rod mounted on a loop housing on the right side of the frame. Blade front and frame notch rear sights, and fitted with smooth two piece walnut grips.
BBL: 5 3/4 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 32 RF
Finish: nickel
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 1242
Condition:
Period replated with most of the nickel plating remaining. There is a small area of minor pitting above the ejector loop and some minor flaking on the butt. There is some minor pitting on the frame around the cylinder and on the cylinder and overall a few minor dents and dings. The grips remain very good as refinished with some minor lower edge wear and a few minor dings and handling marks. The grips are numbered in pencil with what looks like "1241" (difficult to tell). The markings are clear. The action is very good.