Percussion 80 bore Bentley presentation revolver, with 4.5inch octagonal sighted barrel fitted with a side loading lever, six shot cylinder with Birmingham proof marks, the action fitted with spring catch to lock the hammer back and engraved with scrollwork. Fitted into a mahogany case, perhaps associated to the gun, bearing brass plaque engraved 'Won by Pte J. Marsh, At 300 & 400 yds. at Ely Oct 1861' with green lined interior fitted out with a powder flask, nipple key and screwdriver, cleaning rod, oil bottle and empty Joyce percussion cap tin. Also a two cavity bullet / ball mould which is probably a replacement to the set.
Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18.
Dimensions: The case measures 31.5cm x 19cm
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Sold for £950
Auction: Two Day Firearms, Shotguns, Airguns, Arms and Militaria, 7th May, 2025
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