Sale 6217
London
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16 December 1999
Price realised
GBP 1,265
Estimate
A .44 Joslyn Patent Five-Shot Army Model Percussion Revolver No. 664, circa 1861 With octagonal sighted barrel stamped with patent date 'May 4th. 1858', grooved top-strap, side-hammer, and chequered walnut grips (chipped) 14in. (37.5cm.)
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