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THBMartially Marked Massachusetts Arms Adams Patent Navy Model Revolver
Lot 41
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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- Lot Description
Martially Marked Massachusetts Arms Adams Patent Navy Model Revolver, c. 1858, steel cylinder marked serial number 8 and a lightly stamped T, and an A near the nipple, blued-steel frame marked ADAMS.PATLNT/MAY 3D 1853 with an A near the grip, right side of frame marked PATENT/JUNE 3, 1856, topstrap lightly and doubly marked MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS., side of loading lever marked KERR'S PATENT/APRIL 14, 1857 with a very lightly stamped T nearby, checkered walnut grips with a cartouche on each side, barrel lg. 6, overall lg. 12 5/8 in.
Provenance: Through family descent to the consignor, owned by 1st Lieutenant Melvin S. Smith, Company E, 13th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
Estimate $1,000-1,200
Steel parts look to have a coating of linseed oil which could be carefully cleaned off revealing more bluing, some plum colored parts, hammer has a small nick missing from the upper right, walnut grips in good condition with visible cartouche marks.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. - Shipping Info
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