Summary
Transition revolver, cal. .406 in., rifled (12 grooves), part octagonal part round barrel 5 5/8 in. (143 mm) long.
Made in Birmingham, 1850s.
Physical Description
Barrel fastened by two screws to cylinder pin. Six chambered cylinder, nipples at right angles to chamber, nickel silver frame has shield to protect nipples. Oval steel trigger guard, bar hammer, wooden grips, flat butt, mounts engraved with scrolls.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Barrel stamped "25". Birmingham proof marks.
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