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MOORE'S PATENT FRONT LOADING REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,000.00 USD
MOORE'S PATENT FRONT LOADING REVOLVER.
Cal. 32 Teat-fire. S# 5690. Bbl. 3 1/4" rnd. w/ German silver semi circular front sight. 6 Shot rnd. front loading cyl. Brass action w/ spur trigger & silver finish. Engraving consists of vine type foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds on the sides having highlight & fancy borders that continue to the backstrap, front & bottom of frame & bbl. 2 Piece walnut bird's head grips. Total quantity of about 30,000 mfg. 1864-1870. CONDITION: bbl. & cyl. retain 70% dull fading blue. Frame retains 80% silver finish having acquired a age darkened tarnish. Grips show chips in original finish w/ light handling marks. Good mechanics. Bore retains strong rifling. (01-18885/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.