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ENGRAVED Antique IVORY Handle DREADNAUGHT Revolver
Guns International #: 100955419 Seller's Inventory #: 5052
Category: Antique Revolvers - Cartridge - Handguns - American Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Number of Active Listings: 1466
Total Number of Listings: 29962
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
ENGRAVED Antique IVORY Handle DREADNAUGHT Revolver
Spur Trigger Suicide Special Trade Name Revolver
Here we present an antique Engraved and Ivory Handled “DREADNAUGHT” Spur Trigger Revolver, made circa the 1880s. These pocket-sized revolvers and many like them were made by various companies such that the price easily undercut better known and established companies like Colt. As a result, many of Colt’s similar lines were shut down for their inability to compete. During a time when many, if not most people carried a firearm, these affordable little revolvers were small enough to conceal and carry, yet provide some level of protection or peace of mind, even when the town did not allow firearms within its limits.
It was not until 1948 that the term “Suicide Special” was coined and proliferated by Duncan McConnel in his article for the NRA’s American Rifleman. 10 years later in 1958 Donald Blake Webster published his book about them, Suicide Specials. There were quite literally dozens of companies making these at the end of the 19th century, curiously being “trade named” all sorts of things, for example: Defender, Blue Jacket, Red Jacket, Electric, Smoker and many more! They are typically rimfire and have the spur trigger, much like their progenitor the S&W No. 1 Revolver. Though they do not have the name recognition of Colt’s, Smith & Wesson and Remington, they still represent a period in American history and present an opportunity for collectors with relatively minimal investment.
The overall condition is fair. The metal surfaces are largely dark, with about 20% of the nickel finish remaining. The engraving and markings are clear. The antique ivory grip panels are a bit yellow and show some wear. The bore is worn. The action is stiff. The hammer goes into full-cock, but the cylinder does not revolve. The axis pin is an old replacement. Here is a neat little revolver that reminds one of the Old West!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 2-1/4 inches.
Caliber: .32 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$500
#5052
SOLD
Antique: Yes