Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 2nd December 2025
Lot 294
An English 54 bore five-shot Bentley Patent self cocking percussion revolver, serial number A.735,
Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £1270
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Description
An English 54 bore five-shot Bentley Patent self cocking percussion revolver, serial number A.735, octagonal barrel 7 in., open-topped frame with acanthus scroll engraving, Joseph Bentley's patented screw-rammer and hammer nose safety, chequered two-piece walnut grip, Birmingham proof; fitted oak case lined in blue baise, associated accessories comprising: powder flask, bullet mould, nipple key, turnscrew, oil bottle, cleaning rod with concealed worm, cap tin. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
(30.9 cm OAL)