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PLANT'S MFG. CO. FRONT LOADING POCKET REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:175.00 USD Estimated At:350.00 - 550.00 USD
PLANT'S MFG. CO. FRONT LOADING POCKET REVOLVER.
Cal. 30 Cup Primed. S# 238. Bbl. 3 1/2' octagon with rib having semi circular front blade. Mfg. mid 1860's; approx. 20,000 units. Various distributor markings on rib with this revolver's being "REYNOLDS, PLANT'S. & HOTCHKISS. NEWHAVEN CONN" as least known for slight premium; left flat of bbl. marked "MERWIN & BRAY NEW YORK.". Known to collectors as "Pocket Model Plant". Matching numbers on frame, bbl., cyl. and both grips (stamped). Very unusual ignition system with forward moving ejector on right side of frame. Spur trigger and unfluted cyl. having stop notches noticeably near front; many minor variances produced to include various grip angles. CONDITION: very good appearance with cleaned bbl. finish. Both grips cracked near butt; left most noticeable. Fair to good bore with areas of pitting. (01-22630/NW). ANTIQUE. $350-550.