Moore’s Patent Firearms Co. Front Loading .32 cal Teat-fire single action spur trigger revolver.

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
SN: 6588

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
A very nice example of a post civil war early cartridge pistol

Condition: 3 ¼” nice mostly bright finish with strong lands and grooves. Just a tiny bit of oxidation and fouling. 
Blued metal finish on the barrel , hammer , trigger and cylinder has faded and turned to an attractive antique looking gun-metal grey. All serial numbers are matching. Barrel markings and engravings are heavily softened but still legible .
The revolver is factory embellished with a nice flowing foliate scrollwork and punch dot shading. The frame still retains generous amount of the original silver plate throughout and thinning to a mild ocher brass beneath.
Original walnut grips are in very good condition the original varnish thinning in spots, usual wear and tear for a revolver of this age. 
Both grips are numbered to the gun.  Mechanically the revolver cycles well with good indexing and firm cylinder lock-up. Hammer holds in half and full-cock position with a strong hammer spring. 

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. 
Asking $579.    all reasonable offers considered.   If you buy more than 1 firearm from me , I will discount each addition firearm at 15% off the listing price. 

Antique guns are sold as collector items only with no representation as to their safety to shoot or use.

This firearm is an antique and no FFL is required. Please include an ID for proof of age, unless you have purchased from me in the past.   It is your responsibility to make sure the item is legal in your state and you must be 21 years of age or older to purchase.
FREE USPS priority shipping will be provided.  This gun is sold "as-is" as a collectible with no warranty express or implied. and no returns.
Payment can be made with bank check, postal, money order, or personal check and must be sent within 7 days of close.
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Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Moore's Patent
Model: Teat fire
Serial Number: 6588
Barrel Length: 3 1/4"

Price: $579.00
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