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Moore’s Patent Fire Arms Co Belt Revolver .32RF – CUT DOWN POCKET GUN, vintage firearms
Guns International #: 103479224 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Civil War Revolvers - .32 Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: Ron
Last Name: Cook
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 608-4337
Phone2: (616) 730-8387
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 260
Total Number of Listings: 6277
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3.5% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: Moore’s Patent Fire Arms Co, 1861-1863, .32 Rim Fire, 23oz., Barrel 2 1/2"
Serial Number: 6860
Vintage Firearms is pleased to offer this unique piece of history. This firearm is a Moore’s Patent Fire Arms Co. Belt Revolver, serial number 6860, the frame and cylinder have matching assembly number 29. Moore manufactured about 30,00 guns of all kind between the years 1860 and 1865. Moore’s company was based in Brooklyn New York and is famous for his innovative Civil war period handguns, this revolver is the very first US commercial revolver with a swing-out cylinder (1861-1863). With the hammer in the halfcocked position, the catch located right from the hammer on the recoil shield allows the barrel and cylinder to be swung out to the right for loading SEVEN .32 Rim Fire cartridges. Moore did, however, fall afoul of Smith & Wesson’s Rollin White patent for bored-through cylinders. This infringement caused Moore’s remaining pistols to be handed over to S&W with the barrel now roll stamped mention “Manufd. for Smith & Wesson by Moore’s Pat. Fire Arms Co”. Interestingly, this revolver at some point in its history had its barrel shortened to make it a great hideaway belly or pocket gun, the only vestiges of the S&W roll mark remaining is ‘son’ just before the bead sight. What a story this handgun must have! Historical indeed and a great addition to any Civil War collection! Please review the specifications and photographs bellow. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 2 1/2"
Bores: very good
% Blue: 20% going to patina
Sights: front brass bead, rear hammer V notch
Action
Action: SAO
Receiver Condition: 20% silver plating on brass frame
Screws: excellent
Trigger Type: single-crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 20% silver plating on brass frame
Stock
Type: walnut
Inquiries
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Payment and Shipping
Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax Collected: FL, MI, PA
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $70.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns
Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
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Price: $1,350.00
Handgun Caliber: .32 Rimfire