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Revolver Pinfire 9m 1850'S
Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton
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Revolver Pinfire 9m 1850'S

19th century
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Six shot 9m pin fire obsolete ammunition so no UK licence required, the revolver is in quite good condition, being single action which though working has trigger return problem overcome by pushing manually back in place, consider new spring needs to be fitted, the length in total is 23 cm height 14 cm depth 4 cm, nice carved grips has lanyard eyelet consider an Officer's personal purchase, price to reflect the necessary repair offering free UK delivery,reference DBSS. Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Antique Pinfire Revolver 9mm to the 1850s.

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Six shot 9m pin fire obsolete ammunition so no UK licence required, the revolver is in quite good condition, being single action which though working has trigger return problem overcome by pushing manually back in place, consider new spring needs to be fitted, the length in total is 23 cm height 14 cm depth 4 cm, nice carved grips has lanyard eyelet consider an Officer's personal purchase, price to reflect the necessary repair offering free UK delivery,reference DBSS. Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Antique Pinfire Revolver 9mm to the 1850s.

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An antique 1850s 9mm pinfire revolver featuring foliate scroll engraving on the steel frame, a dark decorated cylinder, and carved black grips.
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Archive I An antique 1850s 9mm pinfire revolver featuring foliate scroll engraving on the steel frame, a dark decorated cylinder, and carved black grips.

REVOLVER PINFIRE 9M 1850'S

Archive II An antique 1850s 9mm pinfire revolver featuring foliate scroll engraving on the steel frame, a dark decorated cylinder, and carved black grips. View II
Archive III An antique 1850s 9mm pinfire revolver featuring foliate scroll engraving on the steel frame, a dark decorated cylinder, and carved black grips. View III
Archive IV An antique 1850s 9mm pinfire revolver featuring foliate scroll engraving on the steel frame, a dark decorated cylinder, and carved black grips. View IV
Archive V An antique 1850s 9mm pinfire revolver featuring foliate scroll engraving on the steel frame, a dark decorated cylinder, and carved black grips. View V
Archive VI An antique 1850s 9mm pinfire revolver featuring foliate scroll engraving on the steel frame, a dark decorated cylinder, and carved black grips. View VI
Archive VII An antique 1850s 9mm pinfire revolver featuring foliate scroll engraving on the steel frame, a dark decorated cylinder, and carved black grips. View VII
Archive VIII An antique 1850s 9mm pinfire revolver featuring foliate scroll engraving on the steel frame, a dark decorated cylinder, and carved black grips. View VIII
Archive IX An antique 1850s 9mm pinfire revolver featuring foliate scroll engraving on the steel frame, a dark decorated cylinder, and carved black grips. View IX
Archive X An antique 1850s 9mm pinfire revolver featuring foliate scroll engraving on the steel frame, a dark decorated cylinder, and carved black grips. View X
Archive XI An antique 1850s 9mm pinfire revolver featuring foliate scroll engraving on the steel frame, a dark decorated cylinder, and carved black grips. View XI
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Warwickshire
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An antique 1850s 9mm pinfire revolver featuring foliate scroll engraving on the steel frame, a dark decorated cylinder, and carved black grips.
REVOLVER PINFIRE 9M 1850'S
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An antique 1850s 9mm pinfire revolver featuring foliate scroll engraving on the steel frame, a dark decorated cylinder, and carved black grips.
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A pinfire revolver is a mid-nineteenth-century firearm designed to fire pinfire cartridges, which feature a small pin extending perpendicularly from the cartridge base. When the hammer falls, it strikes this pin, driving it into the internal primer to discharge the round.

Revolvers from this era were typically constructed with forged steel or iron frames and barrels, often featuring hand-engraved scrollwork. Grips were commonly crafted from hard woods such as walnut or ebony, as well as early synthetic materials like vulcanite, or carved horn and bone.

Authentic pieces generally display characteristic proof marks from manufacturing centres like Liege or Saint-Etienne, open-top frame construction, an external ejector rod alongside the barrel, and a cylinder notched to accommodate the protruding cartridge pins.

Historical arms are frequently displayed secured within glass-fronted shadow boxes, mounted on custom brass stands inside accent shelving, or arranged alongside antique books and scientific instruments in dark academia study settings.

Preservation requires storing the object in a climate-controlled environment with low humidity to prevent rust. Periodic applications of microcrystalline wax or neutral gun oil to metallic surfaces protect against atmospheric moisture and handling residues.
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