(A) CASED R.H. BATE SR. DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

(A) CASED R.H. BATE SR. DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Richard Henry Bate, gunmaker, is listed at 97 Steelhouse Lane in Birmingham from 1853 through 1855, moving his location to 132 Steelhouse Lane after that and is last found listed in 1878. This Webley type double action five shot revolver features the octagon barrel, spur less hammer, checkered two piece walnut grips, metal pommel and is housed in period oak case with a Hawksley powder flask, cap tin and an iron two cavity bullet mold. His name is engraved atop the barrel and there are numerous Birmingham proof marks. CONDITION: All metal is now a homogenous smooth patina. Grips are excellent. Mechanically sound. Smooth bore is dark with abrasions present. Item Dimensions: 11 x 8 x 3"Name Value Accessories Case Barrel Length 4 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore .380 Smoothbore FFL Status Antique Manufacturer R.H. Bate Sr. Model DA Serial Number NSN, Item Dimensions:, Name, Value, Accessories, Case, Barrel Length, 4 - 1/4", Caliber/Bore, .380 Smoothbore, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, R.H. Bate Sr. Model, DA, Serial Number, NSN

Estimate:£602.84

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