(A) AMERICAN BULL DOG .44 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

(A) AMERICAN BULL DOG .44 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. These large frame pocket revolvers were made by Iver Johnson, Forehand & Wadsworth, Harrington & Richardson, as well as Belgian makers. This revolver exhibits no maker name nor are there any visible European proof marks. The top of the octagon barrel is stamped "AMERICAN BULL DOG", features the nickel finish with non-descript checkered gutta percha grips. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Cylinder retains most of its nickel but half is oxidized. Barrel retains nearly all of its nickel as does right side of frame which displays some bubbling. Left side of frame retains about 20% nickel with balance a soft patina. Grips are excellent. Mechanically sound retaining a strong, bright but lightly frosted bore. These early large bore Bull Dog stamped revolvers are always popular. Name Value Barrel Length 2 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore .44 CF FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Iver Johnson Model American Bull Dog Paperwork Info Serial Number 4060, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 2 - 1/2", Caliber/Bore, .44 CF, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Iver Johnson, Model, American Bull Dog, Paperwork, Info, Serial Number, 4060

Estimate:£151.15

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