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Description: | Harrington & Richardson premier revolver. Cylinder catch., 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. Apr 2' 95 Apr.7.95. Serial no. A26603, proof mark Birmingham post 1904, rim-fire ignition system, barrel - one steel - round with necked waiste shape above, calibre .22" rim-fire, barrel length 75mm, sights front - blade, rear - U notch in barrel latch, grip plastic, lock type double action, chequering moulded into grips. Condition good. Chrome finish. Complete with leather holster. Intended usage - civilian. Grips bear the companies trade mark impressed into the upper section 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 the ejector sited in the recess in the rear of the cylinder ejects the cartridges.,
Accession number: NCM 1992-609/4 | Subjects: | American arms and armour firearms (licensed) | Source: | Nottingham City Museums and Galleries | Creator: | maker Harrison & Richardson | Identifier: | http://media.culturegrid.org.uk/mediaLib... | Go to resource |
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