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Wesson & Leavitt "Pocket model" percussion revolver,...

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Wesson & Leavitt "Pocket model" percussion revolver, six-shot, 31 caliber, single action. Round barrel of 12,5 cm, rifled, with ring of opening. Acid-etched barrel with scroll and trophy decoration, marked on the back "LEAVITT'S PATENT APRIL 29. 1837". Breech with WESSON patent. Carcass marked "MASS ARMS CHICOPEE FALLS". Rear lock marked "WESSON'S & LEAVITT'S PATENT". Silver backstrap and trigger guard. Walnut stock plates. Length: 27 cm . Numbered 8**B .E . Made at about 1,000 pieces from 1850 to 1851 .