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Description: | Surrendered at Newark. (Notts. 63)., Description by Bill Harding of the Birmingham Proof House 2005: 5 shot double action, solid frame external hammer revolver, marked on top of rib 'Charles Smith Newark,' the retailer, serial no. 572, proof mark Birmingham, center-fire ignition system, barrel -one steel - round with flat top, calibre .380" revolver, barrl length 80mm, sights front - blade, rear - U notch on top strap, grip walnut, lock type double action, chequering in grips, Lanyard missing from butt. Condition poor rusted overall. Blued finish. Intended usage - civilian. Hinged loading gate on right side of frame. This pistol is based on the design of the Webley Royal Irish Constabulary revolver but it is in a smaller calibre. It was alomost certainly made in Birmingham and not by Smith. It has a mis-matched holster.,
Accession number: NCM 1989-965 | Subjects: | British arms and armour firearms (licensed) Nottingham and Notts. | Source: | Nottingham City Museums and Galleries | Creator: | Newark | Identifier: | http://media.culturegrid.org.uk/mediaLib... | Go to resource |
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