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Title |
Maynard Primed Pocket Revolver |
Collection |
Texas Ranger Collection |
Catalog Number |
0189 |
Description |
Massachusetts Arms Co. , Maynard Primed Pocket Revolver, .31 cal. six shot. cylinder etched with floral designed, blued finish, walnut grips, s/n 187, c. 1851-1860, marked "Mass. Arms |Chicopee Falls" above cylinder on the frame, "maynard's patent Sub.. 22 1845" on the right side of frame (referred to as primer door), "Patent| Jan. 2, 1855" on back strap and "Nov.26.1850" on cylinder latch, round 3" barrel, hammer attaches to the frame on the left side of firearm and engages nipple on the top right side of barrel, some damage to primer door. heavy rust damage to cylinder and left side of the frame, cylinder pin is damaged 7 broken |
Artist |
Massachusetts Arms Company |
Maker |
Massachusetts Arms Company |
People |
Gillett, James Buchanan "J. B." |
Search Terms |
Massachusetts Arms Company Gillett, J. B. |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Mrs. Lou Evans, Lee S. Evans and Mrs. Beulah Evans |