(A) RARE WALCH 10-SHOT SUPERPOSED LOAD PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER.

(A) RARE WALCH 10-SHOT SUPERPOSED LOAD PERCUSSION POCKET REVOLVER. Manufactured by Oliver Winchester's New Haven Arms Company concurrently with the Henry rifle, circa 1860-1862, for John Walch. Standard blued octagon barrel with 2-line Walch Fire Arms address and brass cone front sight. The cylinder is a very interesting design utilizing 5 chambers, each holding superposed loads for a total of 10 shots. The reverse of the cylinder fit with 10 percussion nipples actuated by a pair of hammers. This example is one of approximately 1500 to 2000 produced with a spur trigger brass frame. Grips are smooth 2-piece walnut. CONDITION: Very Good. Blue has faded to a pleasant plum patina throughout with some cleaned older spotting. Frame has a mellow golden patina. Left side plate has a small crack near the recoil shield. Grips have some wear at the base and scattered handling marks. Defined, frosted bore with areas of deeper abrasion. Fine mechanics.Name Value Barrel Length 3 - 1/8" Caliber/Bore .31 Rifled FFL Status Antique Manufacturer New Haven Model Walch Revolver Serial Number 544, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 3 - 1/8", Caliber/Bore, .31 Rifled, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, New Haven, Model, Walch Revolver, Serial Number, 544

Estimate:£1,135.24

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