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Alexis revolver by Turner & Ross, .22 cal
Guns International #: 101405132 Seller's Inventory #: M0149
Category: Antique Revolvers - Cartridge - .22 Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: Dick Littlefield
Company: Littlefield Antiques LLC
Member Since: 7/25/16
First Name: Dick
Last Name: Littlefield
State: New Hampshire
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 532-8004
Number of Active Listings: 0
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Buyer pays shipping, USPS preferred.
Payment Types Accepted: Personal Check, Money Order, Credit Card (with 5% service charge)
Description:
"Alexis" .22 caliber revolver made by Turner & Ross late 1870s, serial number 5916. Factory engraved! The gun functions perfectly, displays both February 1875 and March 1876 patent dates on the barrel and has the original early plastic T&R grips which are completely intact.
This little trade name revolver is one of the most interesting because in order to cut production costs, the manufacturer built it without a cylinder stop: in order to fire, the hand lines the chamber up with the barrel and the pressure fit from the cylinder to the barrel holds it in place for firing. It is a design that appeared doomed to failure because of the almost certain misalignment of chamber and barrel.
Condition: Original nickel finish with 95% on the barrel missing only in streaks on two flats at the rear; over 95% on the frame missing a small amount on the right side ahead of the cylinder and a spot on the butt; about 70% on the cylinder missing over a couple of chambers and some flutes.
Dick Littlefield has been a collector for over 59 years and an antique gun dealer for almost that long. He is co-author of the book Frank Wesson Gunmaker, a major contributor to Flayderman’s Guide and The Blue Book of Antique Gun Values. He has also written a number of articles for Man at Arms Magazine.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Turner & Ross
Model: Alexis
Caliber Info: 22
Finish: nickel