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CARD SHARK SET w “RED JACKET” Revolver & Dagger
Guns International #: 101271195 Seller's Inventory #: 190001
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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1445
Total Number of Listings: 29760
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
CARD SHARK SET w “RED JACKET” Revolver & Dagger
With Box from Huntington Lake, California!
Here we present an antique Lee Arms Co. “Red Jacket No. 3” Spur Trigger Pocket Revolver, made circa 1877 to 1880. 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 revolves 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.
This revolver chambers 5 shots of .32 rimfire. “RED JACKET NO.3” is marked on top of the barrel. Among other things, this case contains an A. Leon of Sheffield, England dagger with 4 3/4" blade and pearl handle and an engraved silver match case. Most interestingly of all, however, is probably the Queen of Spades with a single Washburn Bull-Dog Grip cuff holder. This cuff holder was a convenient way for card cheats to hide the proverbial “Ace up the sleever”, in this case, perhaps a Queen! The wooden case itself has a depiction of Huntington Lake in Fresno County, California that appears to be signed at the bottom by Georgia Young.
The overall condition is very fine. The nickel finish is 98%. The markings are clear. The pearl handles are in fine condition with a chip on the back of the right grip panel. The bore is in very good condition with nice rifling. The action is excellent. Here is a fantastic and somewhat ostentatious gambler’s set from the turn of the century!
This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 2-1/4 inches in length.
Caliber: .32 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1950
#190001
SOLD
Antique: Yes