Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Rare single-action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Wesson & Harrington No.5 Transitional!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Wesson & Harrington
Model: No.5 Transitional
Serial: 2372
Caliber: .32 Rimfire
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 2 1/2" octagon barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade front / Trench rear
Stock/Grips: Polished wood grips
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Barrel stamped "Wesson & Harrington.Worcester.Mass.Pat.May 23.1876"
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Frank Wesson, brother of Daniel B. Wesson who co-founded Smith & Wesson, started a firearms manufacturing firm in 1859, sharing an early patent with Nathan Harrington. Wesson produced two trigger rifles and spur trigger pistols and pocket rifles/shotguns popular for short length holster models such as the discontinued topper compact pocket shotguns. He started a brief partnership in 1871 with Harrington's nephew Gilbert Henderson Harrington, as Wesson & Harrington, until Harrington bought him out in 1874.
This is an unusual revolver that utilizes a Wesson & Harrington No. 5 frame with a raised rear topstrap and short sighting groove, but with Harrington & Richardson 1876 patent date markings for the H&R No. 1 revolver (late production No. 5s did have H&R markings, but with the 1871 patent date). This was made at about the time the changeover to the No. 1 took place, and was evidently made with a surplus No. 5 frame. This is a rather rare little H&R, and would make a great addition to a collection.
Contents:
This example will ship with two boxes of .32 rimfire cartridges!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: No.5 Transitional
Serial: 2372
Caliber: .32 Rimfire
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 2 1/2" octagon barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade front / Trench rear
Stock/Grips: Polished wood grips
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Barrel stamped "Wesson & Harrington.Worcester.Mass.Pat.May 23.1876"
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Frank Wesson, brother of Daniel B. Wesson who co-founded Smith & Wesson, started a firearms manufacturing firm in 1859, sharing an early patent with Nathan Harrington. Wesson produced two trigger rifles and spur trigger pistols and pocket rifles/shotguns popular for short length holster models such as the discontinued topper compact pocket shotguns. He started a brief partnership in 1871 with Harrington's nephew Gilbert Henderson Harrington, as Wesson & Harrington, until Harrington bought him out in 1874.
This is an unusual revolver that utilizes a Wesson & Harrington No. 5 frame with a raised rear topstrap and short sighting groove, but with Harrington & Richardson 1876 patent date markings for the H&R No. 1 revolver (late production No. 5s did have H&R markings, but with the 1871 patent date). This was made at about the time the changeover to the No. 1 took place, and was evidently made with a surplus No. 5 frame. This is a rather rare little H&R, and would make a great addition to a collection.
Contents:
This example will ship with two boxes of .32 rimfire cartridges!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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