Fall Fine Antique Arms, Armor & Art, Oct.26th
Lot 5053:
This is a rare Bacon Mfg. Co..38 Rimfire Navy Revolver made in the early 1860’s. This is the First Type and only about 400 were made. This one was one of the first made with matching serial numbers 183. That number appears on the cylinder, under the barrel. The Bacon maker name and address is clearly stamped on the top barrel flat. Overall the revolver is in near fine condition. The revolver does not show a lot of use. The grips are excellent. The bore looks clean. The action is crisp. Bacon hoped to secure Government contracts for this revolver and the they were actually tested by the Navy in 1864 but no contracts are known. This is considered a secondary martial sidearm and was very popular as a private purchase item because of the simplistic design. It is very hard to find another in this condition.Comes with period leather holster.Size: 13 1/8".
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