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Description: | 7 shot double action, hinged frame revolver with external hammer. Barrel marked 'Harrington & Richardson Arms Company Worcester Mass U.S.A. serial no. 150777' proof mark - Birmingham post 1904., Description by Bill Harding of the Birmingham Proof House 2005: 7 shot double action, hinged frame revolver with external hammer. Barrel marked 'Harrington & Richardson Arms Company Worcester Mass U.S.A. Pat. Ap[r 2' 95 Apr.7.95' Model - premier, serial no. 150777, proof mark - Birmingham post 1904, Rim-fire ignition system, barrel - one steel - round with neck waisted shape above, calibre - .22" rim-fire, barrel length 75mm, sights front - blade, rear U notch in barrel latch, grip - black plastic, lock type - double action, chequering - moulded into grips. Condition good. Blued finish. Intended usage - civilian. Grips bear the companies trade mark impressed into the upper sections of the grips. This consists of a target with 5 shots scored upon it. This trade mark was first introduced in 1889. As the barrel is hinged with the ejector sited in a recess in the rear of the cylinder ejects the cartridges.,
Accession number: NCM 1992-609/5 | Subjects: | American arms and armour firearms (licensed) | Source: | Nottingham City Museums and Galleries | Creator: | maker Harrington & Richardson | Identifier: | http://media.culturegrid.org.uk/mediaLib... | Go to resource |
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