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MASS ARMS WESSON & LEAVITT DRAGOON REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 1,800.00 USD
MASS ARMS WESSON & LEAVITT DRAGOON REVOLVER.
Cal. 40. S#98. This sophisticated revolver was an early competitor of Samuel Colt, that Colt sued the manufacturer for patent infringement in 1851 and won the case. Therefore, these revolvers have limited production ending after 1851, estimated at about 800. CONDITION: fair to good as restored, missing rotating barrel catch, top strap has welded extension, restored rear sight, restamped "MASS ARMS CO / CHICOPEE FALLS". Iron buffed and recolored, lock markings: "WESSON & LEAVITT'S PATENT" mostly visible, original grips are sound, moderate edge wear. Mechanically not functional, discernible rifling in pitted bore. (01-23153/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-1,800.