Product Details
* A .38 (S&W) SIX SHOT 'FIELD STRIPABLE' DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER, RETAILED BY I. HOLLIS, serial no. 5169
circa 1890, with 4 1/2in octagonal, sighted barrel, top of frame signed 'I. HOLLIS & SONS, LONDON', hinged side-plate accessible by lowering trigger guard, swiveling gate, captive spring-loaded ejector-rod on r/h side of barrel, wooden grips (one replaced), lanyard ring to base (traces of finish, mild pitting at muzzle, London and Liege proofs)
Estimate £100-150
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