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Cochran turret revolver
safety Cochran hand-revolved turret revolver, serial # 47, 7-shot, cal. .38
percussion, 5⅛ barrel with fixed sight, Extremely rare
variation with brass grip including shield behind the rear of the cylinder, less
than five pieces known. Turning the rear sight enables to open the bridge over
the cylinder. On top of the bridge are the markings COCHRAN'S an lower under the eagle the maker's name
Besides the under hammer is additional a push-safety to cover
the hole in the frame stopping the firing pin from hitting a nipple. This device
was apparently use only with a few revolvers.
rear sight Cochran hand-revolved turret revolver, 7-shot, cal. .38
percussion, 5barrel with fixed sight, Rare variation
with varnished wooden with escutcheon, German silver shield behind the
rear of the cylinder. Turning the rear sight enables to open the bridge over the
cylinder. On top of the bridge are the markings COCHRAN'S an lower under the eagle the maker's name
Støckel:
"John Webster Cochran, New York, 1814 - 1874, received between 1834 and
1876 25 patents for handguns. Best known for his recoil-free "turret" repeating
weapons, which were produced
by C. A. ALLEN."
PATENT
S.B. ALLEN
SPRINGFIELD
MASS.
The revolver
is mechanically fine, shows some patina and very minor pitting.
$27,500.
PATENT
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S.B. ALLEN
SPRINGFIELD
MASS.
The revolver
is mechanically fine, shows some patina and very minor pitting. According
to an information there are less than 50 pieces existing, meaning less than Colt
Paterson wanted
Midlothian, Texas 76065