Revolver, Transition

Production date
1850s
 Description
A six shot .38 calibre transition revolver with an octagonal barrel and a double action. The revolver has a finely chequered one piece wooden grip. There are proof marks on the barrel and cylinder and " 3734 " is marked on the cylinder. Hole drilled underneath an inch from muzzle. Rammer works by insertion in slot under barrel. Small silver shield on grip. Contained in wooden case. This revolver was converted from a pepperbox revolver.
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Manufacturer
Production date
1850s
Production place
England/Birmingham
Classification
Armament T&E - Firearm/Armament T&E/T&E For Science & Technology
Credit line
This is likely a relatively rare, hammerless “transition revolver” patented by William John Harvey, of Exeter, Devon (1853 pistol, 1854 rammer). See Taylerson, Andrews & Frith, "The Revolver: 1818-1865", pages 301-2. London: Herbert Jenkins.
Accession number
A76.943
Collection type
Firearms
Armaments
Militaria
Social History
Material
Wood
Metal

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