Summary
Transition revolver, cal. .375 inch. Six chambered cylinder.
Made by Hollis & Sheath, Birmingham and London, 1850s.
Physical Description
Rifled (five grooves), octagonal barrel 4 13/16 inches (122 mm), screwed to threaded end of cylinder pin & secured to bottom strap by screw. Nipples at right angles to chamber, nickel silver frame has shield to protect nipples, ring trigger, bar hammer, chequered wooden grips, flat butt, mounts engraved with scrolls.
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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 "Hollis & Sheath, London", & under left hand grip "H & S". Barrel, cylinder & frame numbered "668", trigger & barrel stamped "4". Birmingham proof marks.
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