A cased Mass. Arms Wesson & Leavitt Belt Revolver
dating: third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Cylindrical, rifled, raisable, 31 cal. barrel, provided with foresight. Six-shot, percussion cylinder with remains of engravings (pitting on the surface). Marked 'MASS. ARMS Co. / CHICOPEE FALLS' at the back, frame with floral engravings, the hammer on the right hand side featuring engravings, the plaque carved en suite featuring the cartouche marked 'WESSON'S & LEAVITTS PATENT'. Closing hook slightly loose. Wooden grip with brass back featuring remains of silvering, brass trigger guard with remains of silvering. Inside a wooden case provided with two tools. Serial number '9xx'. length 26,7 cm.
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dating: third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Cylindrical, rifled, raisable, 31 cal. barrel, provided with foresight. Six-shot, percussion cylinder with remains of engravings (pitting on the surface). Marked 'MASS. ARMS Co. / CHICOPEE FALLS' at the back, frame with floral engravings, the hammer on the right hand side featuring engravings, the plaque carved en suite featuring the cartouche marked 'WESSON'S & LEAVITTS PATENT'. Closing hook slightly loose. Wooden grip with brass back featuring remains of silvering, brass trigger guard with remains of silvering. Inside a wooden case provided with two tools. Serial number '9xx'. length 26,7 cm.
