An English Westley Richards percussion revolver, after 1852 Octagonal, slightly rough barrel in mm calibre, inscribed on top "Westley Richards New Bond Street London (Patented)". Five-shot cylinder. Engraved action case, on the right side external cock and nipple protector filled with platinum. One-piece grip, finely chequered. All parts with professional old reworking. Length cm. Extremely rare percussion revolver. Cf. also Taylerson/Andrews/Frith, The Revolver 1818 - 1865, p. 297, fig. 34. Erwerbsscheinpflichtig. historic, historical, , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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