Sale 1351
Estimate$500 – $800
.44 Caliber. 7.5" barrel length. SN: 4511. Blued metal finish with color casehardened frame, hammer, and loading lever, and mounting brass gripstraps. Single action percussion six-shot revolver cut for mounting a shoulder stock that comes with a detachable stock with brass mountings and blued steel mounting screw. Cylinder is roll engraved with Ormsby's {Ranger and Indian} scene. Barrel features the manufacturer mark ARMI SAN. MARCO GARDONE V.T., followed by the model marking 3RD-DRAGOON 185'. CAL. 44/BLACK POWDER ONLY MADE IN ITALY. Major components display Italian black powder firing proof marks.
Very Good. Bore is Very Bright with sharp rifling throughout. Item features some scattered wear on the edges, and a light patina forming on the brass. The wood grips and stock both show light dings. Action times and indexes correctly with intact safety pins.
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Tim Carey
Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Arms, Armor and Militaria

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