Summary
Percussion revolver, double action, cal. 8 mm., rifled (6 grooves octagonal barrel 140 mm long.
Possibly made by David Herman, Liege, Belgium. circa 1856.
Physical Description
Barrel screwed to cylinder pin & secured by thumb screw to bottom strap. Six chambered cylinder, open frame, oval trigger guard, chequered wooden grip, steel butt cap.
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Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Stamped on barrel lug "David H- Brevete". Belgian proof mark on cylinder, Belgian inspection mark on barrel & cylinder: Ccrown/U". Serial number LN 1069 on barrel lug & right hand side of frame, also numbered 2890 on barrel lug.
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