Description

This is a nice, small, 5 shot pocket revolver, one of the many examples manufactured in the latter part of the 19th Century, and this particular one, known as the “Sterling”.
It has a 2-3/4″ octagon barrel, a 5 chamber, fluted cylinder, with a sheathed trigger.
With an original Nickel Plated finish, in o/a vg condition, with only a few minor areas of wear.
Action to 1/2 and full cock, is sound to all chambers.
The rifled bore now shows signs of wear.
The 2 piece, GP grips, are finely checkered, and in excellent condition,
Contained in an original 19th Century English pistol case, in quality mahogany, fitted to the interior, and lined in a fine blue material. There is a tray for 22 rounds, but is vacant.
The hinged lid is retained by an original lock and key, with a brass eschutcheon to the key hole, and a vacant brass plaque to the lid.
There is a trade label to the lid interior, a UK retailer of guns, as well as a manufacturer.
The case measures 8″ X 5-3/8″ X 2″, and is in excellent condition, with no chips, splits, or cracks, and to a pleasant dark patina of age. Lock % Key in working order