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RARE AND FINE ALSOP NAVY REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
RARE AND FINE ALSOP NAVY REVOLVER.

Cal. 36. S# 391. Bbl. 5 1/2" oct. Overall 11". Brass frame front sight. "C. R. ALSOP MIDDLETOWN CONN. / PATENTED JULY 17TH, AUGUST 7TH 1860, MAY 14TH 1861". Left side of frame has additional "Jan. 21st 1862" patent date. Unique cyl. chamber bolsters w/ angled nipples. Spur trigger. CONDITION: fine to excellent overall. Retains 70-80% thinning finish & about 80% factory varnish. Mechanically crisp single action mechanism w/ bright shiny mirror like bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-20514/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.