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ANTEBELLUM Engraved MASSACHUSETTS ARMS Co. WESSON & LEAVITT Belt Revolver SCARCE; 1 of Only 1,000 Manufactured
Guns International #: 101474274 Seller's Inventory #: 20560
Category: Antique Pistols - Percussion - Handguns - American Revolvers
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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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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
ANTEBELLUM Engraved MASSACHUSETTS ARMS Co. WESSON & LEAVITT Belt Revolver
SCARCE; 1 of Only 1,000 Manufactured
Here we present an antique Massachusetts Arms Co. Wesson & Leavitt Percussion Belt Revolver, manufactured circa 1850-51 in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. Only around 1,000 of the Wesson & Leavitt Belt Model revolvers were manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Co. in 1850 and 1851 before legal action by Samuel Colt halted production. This is a scaled down version of a Massachusetts Arms Dragoon Model revolver which is also referred to as the Pocket. The top strap is marked "MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS" and the lock is marked "WESSON'S & LEAVITT'S PATENT." The cylinder stop plate is marked "WESSON PATENT/AUG 28, 1849" with the rear of the etched cylinder marked "LEAVITT'S PATENT APRIL 29, 1837." Although much better known for their later production Adams Patent revolvers and various military carbines like the Greene, Maynard, Smith and Warner, their early production pistols are by far some of the most interesting guns that they produced.
The overall condition is good. The action functions properly. The bore is dark. Partial remnants of the cylinder scene are visible showcasing floral designs and a panoply of arms. The frame is also engraved with floral themes. It has a silver plated brass trigger guard and back strap, casehardened frame and fitted with two piece walnut grips. The serial number is “615”. This is simply a nice condition example of a scarce pocket revolver from the early days of American revolver manufacturing.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 4 inches.
Caliber: .31 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1595
#20560
SOLD
Antique: Yes