THE FIRST NO. 22028 FOR 1851, THE SECOND SIGNED BINGHAM, LONDON, NO. 827, CIRCA 1820
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A .31 Colt 1849 Model Percussion Pocket Revolver, And A 25-Bore Flintlock Overcoat Pistol
The first No. 22028 for 1851, the second signed Bingham, London, No. 827, circa 1820
The first with 4in. (10.2cm.) octagonal sighted barrel with New-York address, cylinder with stagecoach scene, brass trigger-guard and grip-strap retaining much original silvered finish, varnished figured walnut grips, and matching numbers; the second with octagonal barrel marked 'London', engraved tang, signed engraved flat bevelled lock with roller, safety-catch, and stepped tail, figured walnut full stock, engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard with pineapple finial, silver escutcheon, and original brass-tipped ramrod with worm, London proof marks
9in. (22.9cm.) and 81/8in. (20.6cm.) (2)
The first No. 22028 for 1851, the second signed Bingham, London, No. 827, circa 1820
The first with 4in. (10.2cm.) octagonal sighted barrel with New-York address, cylinder with stagecoach scene, brass trigger-guard and grip-strap retaining much original silvered finish, varnished figured walnut grips, and matching numbers; the second with octagonal barrel marked 'London', engraved tang, signed engraved flat bevelled lock with roller, safety-catch, and stepped tail, figured walnut full stock, engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard with pineapple finial, silver escutcheon, and original brass-tipped ramrod with worm, London proof marks
9in. (22.9cm.) and 81/8in. (20.6cm.) (2)
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