Lot 89
  • 89

A Western Arms Co. New Model Belt Revolver, Serial No. 670, Ilion, New York, and Chicago, Illinois

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Steel, Brass, Walnut wood
blued round barrel with fore-sight, marked  WESTERN ARMS Co. NY, serial number 670 marked on underside of frame, 70 marked on loading-lever, brass trigger-guard, varnished walnut grips

7-7/8 inch barrel



This revolver is distinguished by its round barrel.  Made in the early Civil War period. Serial range is 501-1000.

Provenance

William M. Locke

Literature

Sellers, The William M. Locke Collection, page 464

Wilson, American Arms Collectors, Percussion Colts and Their Rivals, The Al Cali Collection, page 148