Fine Modern & Antique Guns - September 2020 : Sale A2020 Lot 818
A RARE 12mm PINFIRE DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER WITH DETACHABLE BAYONET, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number,

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A RARE 12mm PINFIRE DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER WITH DETACHABLE BAYONET, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number,
circa 1870, with octagonal 6in. barrel, the muzzle stepped and radiused, applied fore-sight, sighting notch to the hammer nose, open iron frame, plain six-shot cylinder with external ratchet locking, plunge ejector, upwards hinged loading gate, chequered walnut grip and guarded trigger, the pistol lightly cleaned with some pitting and staining and together with its rare sporting bayonet with 6 1/4in. clip-point blade false edged for the last 2in., muzzle ring and straight quillion to the iron cross-guard, polished smooth horn scales and push-button release catch, complete with its iron-mounted leather scabbard

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Estimate £400-600

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament