NO. 851, CIRCA 1851
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A .28 Mass. Arms Co. Maynard Patent Six-Shot Percussion Pocket Revolver
No. 851, circa 1851
With hinged octagonal sighted barrel, the top-strap stamped with the manufacturer's name and address, etched cylinder, scroll engraved primer door stamped 'Maynard's Patent Sep. 22. 1845', silvered brass trigger-guard enclosing the cylinder release button, and varnished walnut grips (some minor surface pitting)
6in. (15.2cm.)
No. 851, circa 1851
With hinged octagonal sighted barrel, the top-strap stamped with the manufacturer's name and address, etched cylinder, scroll engraved primer door stamped 'Maynard's Patent Sep. 22. 1845', silvered brass trigger-guard enclosing the cylinder release button, and varnished walnut grips (some minor surface pitting)
6in. (15.2cm.)