Product Details
BACON MFG. CO., USA
A RARE .38 (RIMFIRE) SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVER, MODEL 'NAVY, FIRST TYPE'', serial no. 78,
circa 1860, with octagonal 7 1/2in. barrel, the top-flat signed 'BACON MFG. CO. NORWICH, CONN.', working replacement fore-sight, sighting groove to the top-strap, articulated cylinder arbor acting as an ejector-rod combined, plain cylinder, moulded iron solid frame with scroll engraving (rubbed), spur trigger, smooth walnut flared grips, minimal traces of finish
Other Notes: Only 900 Navy Model pistols were produced across three types, with this example being made in 400 pieces only
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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