Cased British Double Action Percussion Revolver by Thomas Herbert

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54 bore (.442 cal), 6'' octagon barrel with a partially bright good bore showing scattered light pitting and oxidation with strong rifling throughout. The barrel of this revolver retains about 90% original bright blue showing some scattered light flaking and oxidation speckling. The barrel shows some light foliate embellishments and period Birmingham proofs, the topstrap engraved in rather small lettering with retailer information ''THOS HERBERT LONDON''. The frame and cylinder show an old cleaning to pewter gunmetal patina showing some scattered light oxidation and flakes of blue lurking about the protected areas. The arm shows light bordering and foliate scrollwork embellishments and the checkered walnut grips with nicely fluted cheeks rate excellent. The action will require some mechanical attention as the hammer does not hold at full cock in single action but otherwise seems to function well mechanically in double action with good timing and lock-up. The case remains in very fine condition showing some light handling marks and is lined in dark green baize which shows some mild scuffing and staining; the lock catch is broken. The case contains a full complement of fine accessories including: rosewood cleaning jag, rosewood-handled turn screw and nipple wrench, pewter oil bottle, five spare nipples, single cavity conical bullet mould, small unmarked powder flask and a tin of UMC percussion caps in the covered compartment. This revolver is attributed to a Mr. Henry Whiting (1816-1887) who was a well-regarded shipmaster from Plymouth, Massachusetts. The included old type-written obituary extolls Captain Whiting's honorable nature and notes that over the course of his career he sailed around the world three times, never meeting with any serious accident. Finally included is a period ambrotype that is a bit faded from the years but clearly shows the face of, presumably, Henry Whiting. A very fine and interesting ensemble for the antique arms collector. (13B12039-35) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)

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This item is part of Auction No. 146 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
 Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9:00 AM  Eastern
 
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Cased British Double Action Percussion Revolver by Thomas Herbert
Cased British Double Action Percussion Revolver by Thomas Herbert
Lot number: 261
Seller: Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc.
Event: Auction No. 146 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
Ends: Saturday, May 31 | 9:00 AM  Eastern

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