Spindle-type revolver, likely for naval use, made of steel;
Spindle-type revolver, likely for naval use, made of steel; the round barrel is marked in Cyrillic with “Goltiakov” for Nikolai Goltiakov, one of the most famous private gunsmiths of the mid-19th century; walnut grip plates (need to be reattached). Restoration and reassembly possible. Sold as is; the rear grip plates are missing. Russia, likely the Tula Arms Factory, circa 1855–1865. Length: 30.5 cm. Category D Weapon classified as Category “D” under Decree No. 2023-556 of July 3, 2023; unrestricted acquisition and possession.
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Spindle-type revolver, likely for naval use, made of steel; the round barrel is marked in Cyrillic with “Goltiakov” for Nikolai Goltiakov, one of the most famous private gunsmiths of the mid-19th century; walnut grip plates (need to be reattached). Restoration and reassembly possible. Sold as is; the rear grip plates are missing. Russia, likely the Tula Arms Factory, circa 1855–1865. Length: 30.5 cm. Category D Weapon classified as Category “D” under Decree No. 2023-556 of July 3, 2023; unrestricted acquisition and possession.