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revolver, rim-fire

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  • Other Name

    Young American Bull Dog rim-fire revolver (descriptive name)

  • Description

    Young American Bull Dog rim-fire revolver, 1890s-1908

    revolver; .32 inch calibre; rim-fire; 5 chamber; rear loading; plated body, excluding hammer, trigger, and guard; dark brown grips; chequered grip with decorative small work; octagonal barrel

    markings:

    serial number on endstrap of pistol grip: 148011

    on left hand side of barrel: H & R ARMS COMPANY / WORCESTER MASS. U.S.A. / 32 RIM FIRE

    top of body: YOUNGAMERICA / BULL DOG

    maker: Harrington & Richardson Arms Co., USA

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    1990.55
  • Accession Date
    27 Feb 1990
  • Other Id

    A7130

  • Department
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