Premier Firearms Auction
May 6, 7, 8 & 9, 2022
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RARE CIVIL WAR BRASS FRAME BUTTERFIELD ARMY REVOLVER.
01-20509
Cal. 41
S# 252
Bbl. 7″ oct
This unique Civil War revolver of which 640 are thought made (1861-1862) utilized a disk priming mechanism. Pellet primers are loaded in spring loaded reservoir at bottom of frame w/ knurled knob closure. When revolver is cocked, patented arm protrudes, picks up pellet & places it above nipple for firing. Standard configuration, 7″ oct. bbl., brass frame w/ top strap marked “BUTTERFIELDS / PATENT DEC. 11 1855 / PHILADA.”
STATUS: ANTIQUE
