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**VERY RARE**MASSIVE**UNUSUAL**C1870 Liege Proofed 6 Shot 15mm Pin Fire Obsolete Calibre Double Action Military. Sn 18074 - 18074 This is a very rare, Belgian Liege 6 shot 15mm double action pin fire revolver with unusual loading mechanism. As can be seen in the images the revolver has a massive frame (the 5mm revolver in the 1st image is only to demonstrate the extraordinary size of this pistol and is not included but it is available separately on this website reference Sn 18081). Loading is achieved by half cocking the revolver, moving the cylinder spigot forward then pushing out the hinged cylinder which itself has a hinged cylinder cover plate. The plate opens to allow loading of cartridges into the cylinders. The plate is then closed and the cylinder re-introduced into the frame. The spigot is then pushed back into place ready for firing (we have not seen this type of mechanism before). The revolver has a 6” round barrel and measures 13” overall. The barrel has a blade fore sight and the rear sight consists of a notch in the frame. Its rifled bore has just staining consistent with age and use. The fluted cylinder has Liege ‘ELG*’ and ‘Crown over Y’ proofs. The metal work in the white has panels of engraved foliate decoration and is numbered ‘2903’ above faint & indistinct manufacturer or retailer name ‘Chiv****’. The walnut grips are undamaged & have chequered panels. The butt has military lanyard ring. The weapon’s cocking and firing actions work correctly in both single and double action. The price for this massive, unusual and very rare revolver worthy of further research includes UK delivery. NB As an obsolete calibre, antique, pin fire weapon no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 18074
£1,400.00
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