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Antique American Gamblers Pistol, the Defender
Treehouse Antiques
for sale €813     $883
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Antique American Gamblers Pistol, the Defender

19th century
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19th century small rimfire pistol, the defender by iver johnson, easy to conseal and often used by gamblers or as a defence against robbers, this 5 shot .32 pistol is in perfect working order holding well on half and full cock and firing as it should. The chrome finish is in pretty good condition and the mahogany handle is very good.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Antique Pocket Revolver Pistol to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1123860
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UK mainland delivery £25 - £125 for far flung areas of scotland etc please contact US for a quote. Viewing is by appointment. Collection is always welcome. We accept payment by paypal

Any enquiries regarding this item please telephone ian 07885472759 or

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19th century small rimfire pistol, the defender by iver johnson, easy to conseal and often used by gamblers or as a defence against robbers, this 5 shot .32 pistol is in perfect working order holding well on half and full cock and firing as it should. The chrome finish is in pretty good condition and the mahogany handle is very good.
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Antique Pocket Revolver Pistol to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1123860
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017
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An antique late nineteenth-century American Defenders brand pocket revolver featuring a nickel-plated steel body, spur trigger, and carved wooden handle grips.
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Archive I An antique late nineteenth-century American Defenders brand pocket revolver featuring a nickel-plated steel body, spur trigger, and carved wooden handle grips.

Antique American Gamblers Pistol, the Defender

Archive II An antique late nineteenth-century American Defenders brand pocket revolver featuring a nickel-plated steel body, spur trigger, and carved wooden handle grips. View II
Archive III An antique late nineteenth-century American Defenders brand pocket revolver featuring a nickel-plated steel body, spur trigger, and carved wooden handle grips. View III
Archive IV An antique late nineteenth-century American Defenders brand pocket revolver featuring a nickel-plated steel body, spur trigger, and carved wooden handle grips. View IV
Archive V An antique late nineteenth-century American Defenders brand pocket revolver featuring a nickel-plated steel body, spur trigger, and carved wooden handle grips. View V
Archive VI An antique late nineteenth-century American Defenders brand pocket revolver featuring a nickel-plated steel body, spur trigger, and carved wooden handle grips. View VI
Archive VII An antique late nineteenth-century American Defenders brand pocket revolver featuring a nickel-plated steel body, spur trigger, and carved wooden handle grips. View VII
Archive VIII An antique late nineteenth-century American Defenders brand pocket revolver featuring a nickel-plated steel body, spur trigger, and carved wooden handle grips. View VIII
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United Kingdom

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An antique late nineteenth-century American Defenders brand pocket revolver featuring a nickel-plated steel body, spur trigger, and carved wooden handle grips.
ANTIQUE AMERICAN GAMBLERS PISTOL, THE DEFENDER
Ref: SA1123860
An antique late nineteenth-century American Defenders brand pocket revolver featuring a nickel-plated steel body, spur trigger, and carved wooden handle grips.
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FAQs

These compact firearms were designed for concealed carry and protection during the late nineteenth century. They typically featured short barrels, single-action mechanisms, spur triggers lacking a trigger guard, and small cylinder capacities.

Most pocket revolvers were manufactured with steel frames, cylinders, and barrels, frequently finished with nickel plating for corrosion resistance. Grips were commonly carved from walnut, rosewood, birds-eye maple, or moulded hard rubber.

Authentic pieces feature manufacturer roll-stamps on the top strap or barrel ridge, patent dates stamped into the metal, and distinct serial numbers on the frame or grip butt. Original nickel plating often shows light age-related flaking or patina consistent with period manufacturing.

In an interior setting, non-firing antique weaponry is best presented within a wall-mounted glass shadow box, a framed felt shadow display, or housed inside a glass-topped curio cabinet alongside historic literature.

Preservation involves keeping the piece in a humidity-controlled environment to prevent rust. Metal surfaces should be lightly wiped with conservation-grade microcrystalline wax or gun oil using a lint-free cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip original finishes.
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