Guns International #: 100999928
Seller's Inventory #: 5314
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Guns International #: 100999928
Category - Civil War 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
Int'l Phone: 314-707-7373
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Engraved CIVIL WAR-Era Moore Pocket Model Revolver
Description: Engraved CIVIL WAR-Era Moore Pocket Model Revolver ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE & EXQUISITE Here we present an antique Moore’s Patent Teat-Fire Revolver, made circa 1862 in Brooklyn, New York. It was wartime and the United States stood divided. During a period of rapid industrial innovation, the firearms industry was one of the hottest. The war drove a huge market and many different makers, designs and patents appeared in a very short amount of time. Some of Colt’s most coveted patents expired in 1857, opening opportunity, but Smith & Wesson purchased the Rollin White Patent in the late 1850s, enabling them to control the market on what virtually became the “modern” revolver. Specifically, the Rollin White Patent was for completely bored through (front to back) chambers in the cylinder. This is the same concept still in use in revolvers today. This enabled the most effective use of metallic cartridges. Many companies simply infringed on the patent. They were promptly sued. Others tried and succeeded in finding ways around the patent to make metallic cartridge revolvers while the Rollin White Patent was still in effect. Daniel Moore, the designer of this revolver was one who did both. He designed a cartridge revolver that was the first “swing-out” cylinder revolver, but blatantly infringed on S&W’s patent. He was sued and lost, but he was not done. He soon designed another revolver with the partnership of David Williamson. That is the pictured “teat-fire” revolver. Like the Plant, another successful revolver that skirted the RW Patent, it used a mostly bored through cylinder with a constriction at the back. The cartridges each loaded from the front of the cylinder. A small projection at the back of the cartridge (like a teat) was the primer. This example has a scarce feature in the small hook-like ejector. This revolver has light pitting throughout. The engravings are clear and visible. The markings on top of the barrel are just legible. Wood grips are worn with a sliver missing from the back of the right panel. The bore is fair. The action only goes to half-cock. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel 3-1/4 inches in length. Caliber: .32 Teat-fire Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $600 #5314 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 100999928
Seller's Inventory #: 5314
Guns International #: 100999928
Seller's Inventory #: 5314