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Rare DEGRESS GRIPPED, ENGRAVED Antique MARLIN XXX Standard 1872 REVOLVER With VERY DESIREABLE DeGRESS GRIPS!
Guns International #: 101827414 Seller's Inventory #: 201267
Category: Marlin Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
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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:
Rare DEGRESS GRIPPED, ENGRAVED Antique MARLIN XXX Standard 1872 REVOLVER
With VERY DESIREABLE DeGRESS GRIPS!
Here we present a very desirable antique Early Production (Serial #17) Engraved Marlin XXX Standard 1872 Pocket Revolver, made circa 1873-76 in New Haven, Connecticut. About 10,000 of these revolvers were produced. The revolver bears much resemblance to Smith & Wesson’s pioneer top-hinge cartridge revolvers. These were designed to be carried in a pocket for self-protection in a self-reliant 19th Century America. Firepower was 5 shots of .30 rimfire. Very few of the XXX Standard 1872 revolvers manufactured by Marlin have both extensive factory engraving and scarce DeGress silver plated copper grips. This round ribbed barrel and short fluted cylinder variation was only manufactured in 1873 to 1876, and DeGress patented his technique in April of 1874 leaving less than two years of production of these revolvers as candidates for these attractive grips.
This example has the standard markings and features, scrollwork and geometric patterns on most of the metal surfaces and the silver plated copper "Lady Pattern" DeGress grips with a relief engraved woman playing a tambourine on the right panel and leaf and scroll on the left side with the patent information in the center. Francis DeGress of Bloomfield, New Jersey, patented his method for molded copper "pistol handles" treated with acid and then gilded with silver in 1874. Examples of his molded grips have been seen on revolvers of multiple manufacturers and are highly sought out by collectors. Marlin expert and author William Brophy wrote, "the DeGress grips are desirable and a pistol fitted with them belongs in every serious Marlin collector's collection."
The overall condition is nearing fine. The action is strong. The bore is semi-bright in very good shape. The grips are firm. All markings are legible, and the engravings remain sharp! This piece is a true must have for display in the collection!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3 inches.
Caliber: .30 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$3145
#201267
SOLD
Antique: Yes