Revolver
Rimfire revolver. The stock has wooden grips, the remainder of the weapon being made of steel. It has a solid frame incorporating a spur as guard for the concealed trigger which only appears when the revolver is cocked. The hammer has a knurled spur. The right rear of the frame bears a relieving groove through which the cylinder may be loaded. There is a single action lock that must be thumb cocked for each round. The cylinder is chambered for seven shots. The barrel is rifled with five grooves and a right hand twist. Circular external section with a small bladed foresight which is obscured by the hammer when the action is not cocked. The calibre is 0.22in. The cylinder is inscribed '1 9 3'. 'ALERT' is engraved on the top of the barrel.
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Object Details
ID: | AAA2406 |
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Collection: | Weapons |
Type: | Revolver |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | E. Remington & Sons; Hood, F. W. |
Date made: | 1874 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 80 x 190 x 10 mm |