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VERY NICE Antique MARLIN XXX Standard 1872 .30 Caliber RF POCKET Revolver WILD WEST “Suicide Special” Pocket Revolver
Guns International #: 102200489 Seller's Inventory #: 227005
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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Description:
VERY NICE Antique MARLIN XXX Standard 1872 .30 Caliber RF POCKET Revolver
WILD WEST “Suicide Special” Pocket Revolver
Here we present an antique Engraved Marlin XXX Standard 1872 Pocket Revolver, made circa 1872-87 in New Haven, Connecticut. This is the first in a series of four Standard Model revolvers. The earlier models featured a 3-1/8” barrel, while the later ones measured 3”. There were both round and octagonal barrel variations, with all barrels ribbed and tip up for loading. They came with a plated brass frame and nickel plated barrels. Their bird’s head grips were either rosewood or hard rubber bearing the monogram “M.F.A. Co.” inside a star.
This variant features a round-ribbed barrel and short cylinder flutes. About 5,000 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 caliber rimfire.
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.
Though this nice little spur trigger was made around 10 years after the close of the Civil War, handguns like this were commonly privately purchased by soldiers for use on the battlefield. Whether legend or fact, it is interesting to note something commonly read about pocket revolvers of the day: that while they could be used for self-defense against the enemy, many soldiers kept them on their person to defend themselves against an unwanted amputation in the primitive field hospitals that were notorious, even in their day.
The overall condition is fine. Original finish. Excellent action. The bore is in good shape for its age. Both grips are seated firmly and contain an average amount of handling. Sharp markings.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-1/8 inches.
Caliber: .30 Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1350
#227005
SOLD
Antique: Yes