REVOLVER The Guardian model 1878 - United States - 19th century

REVOLVER The Guardian model 1878

UNITED STATES

19th century

Steel, wood

Total length: 22; Barrel length: 10.5 cm; Cal.: 9 mm / 0.35 inches

Percussion system revolver.

Round, rifled barrel, serialized “18” and stamped with a starred “X”.

Round steel barrel, marked "THE GUARDIAN AMERICAN MODEL OF 1878" in a cartouche, punched "ELG" in a circle with a star, representing the ordinary proof of a black powder weapon in Liège in Belgium; of a " X » starred, registered “18”.

Wooden butt plate with control punch.

Bail ring.

Control punches.

Ref.: 4959

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This collector's weapon is, according to article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code, classified as a collector's weapon, category D. Its acquisition and possession are free. We remind you that their sale is prohibited to minors.