Summary
Transition revolver, cal. .390 in., smooth bore, octagonal barrel 5 13/16 in. (148 mm) long.
Made by John Birch, Birmingham, circa 1855. Birch active 1840-1861.
Physical Description
Barrel screwed to threaded end of cylinder pin & secured by a screw. Six chambered cylinder (chambers numbered 1 to 6), nipples at right angle to chamber, steel frame has shield to protect nipples nickel silver trigger guard, bar hammer, chequered wooden grips, nickel silver butt cap in form of lions head. Mounts engraved with scrolls.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Manufacturer
John Birch (Gunsmiths), Birmingham, England, Great Britain, circa 1855
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Stamped on back strap "Birch - Improved". Birmingham proof marks.
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