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Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
1877-1900 A.D.
5 1/2 in. (245 grams, 14 cm).
Six-shot 7mm calibre double action Belgian proofed revolver with 55mm (2¼") barrel with hinged loading gate, extractor mounted at right side, folding trigger and fitted with plain wood butt scales; action stiff.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired from ROA Antique Arms Ltd.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by copy of the ROA listing.
LITERATURE:
See Curtis, Chris C., Systeme Lefaucheux, Armslore, 2002, p.217, for similar examples.
FOOTNOTES:
Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.
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