Moore & Woodwars Percussion Revolver England, Circa 1860

MOORE & WOODWARS percussion revolver
England, circa 1860
Steel and wood
L.T.: 34,5cm - W.L.: 6,2'' (15,8cm) Caliber: 45

Octagonal barrel, rifled, 99% original blue finish, engraved with a muzzle frieze; dovetailed front sight and rise. Signed on top: MOORE & WOODWARE, 64, St JAMES St LONDON and hallmarked on bottom.
Round barrel with six chambers numbered 1 to 6. Control marks, original fireplaces.
Long-crested dog with zoomorphic engraving.
Jaspered open frame engraved with scrolls and friezes.
Finely checkered walnut stock. Silver thumbpiece.
Jaspered, line-engraved steel cap with flower-engraved door.

Very good condition.
 
Reference : 5022
 
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According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collectible weapon is classified as a category D collector's weapon. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.