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Rare Antique Moore’s Patent Firearms Co. Front loading .32 Teat-fire Revolver.
Guns International #: 102654155 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Pistols - Cartridge - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: steve03038
Member Since: 9/13/13
First Name: Stephen
Last Name: Knowlton
State: Florida
Zip: 33904
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 490-3049
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 10
Total Number of Listings: 25
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Moore’s Patent Firearms Co. Front loading Revolver.
Front Loading .32 cal Teat-fire single action spur trigger revolver.
Made 1864-1870
3 ¼” barrel six shot, brass frame with silver plate finish. Barrel and cylinder blued. Walnut grips
Birds head butt
Barrel markings :
MOOR’S PAT.FIREARMS CO. BROOKLYN,N.Y.
Cylinder marked:
D. WILLIAMSON’S PATENT/JAN.5.1864
Daniel Moore and David Williamson designed the special teat-fire cartridge to circumvent the Rollin White patents. Moore was a serious competitor to Smith & Wesson and because of their strong sales record the company was Purchased by Colt in 1870
Condition: 3 ¼” nice bore with very minor pitting and still showing strong rifling. Blued metal finish has faded and turned to an attractive antique looking gun-metal grey. All serial numbers are matching and barrel markings are clear and legible. Original walnut grips are in good condition with a couple very small chips , the usual wear and tear for a revolver of this age. Both grips are numbered to the gun. Mechanically the revolver works very good in single action with good timing and lock-up.
As a collector's piece, Moore’s Patent Firearms Co. Front loading Revolver, holds historical significance due to its association with an influential figure in American firearms history and its representation of mid-19th-century firearm design and innovation. Its unique markings and features make it a desirable item for enthusiasts of antique firearms and collectors of historical artifacts. This gun is and Antique and ships direct to the buyer with FREE SHIPPING INCLUDED
Payment can be made with a personal check, money order, Venmo or Zelle .
Price: $799.00