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Reformado Por Manuel Garate En Eibar
translated: "By Manuel Garate in renovated Eibar"
shooting contest of 1895 Academy Award
stylized GAC monogram in grip translates in
GARATE, ANITUA y CIA, Eibar, the maker of this unique revolver, bright
glossy blue embellished with golden bands and inlays on frame and cylinder,
beautiful case hardened hammer, trigger and fixed front sight - very much looking
like the Smith & Wesson .44 double action model , caliber .44, 6" ribbed barrel
with gold inlaid inscription as shown, perfect hard rubber grips with monogram
and lanyard ring. The revolver has been well taken care for and the finish is
almost 100% remaining.
An exceptional Spanish weapon!
$12,000.
◄ lever
Exceptional in function and condition pepperbox
marked
Reformado Por Manuel Garate En Eibar
a cluster of six 4" barrels in cal. .45, the frame and trigger guard heavily
floral engraved and in bright finish, plain walnut grip, The nipple cover
entirely surrounds the rear of the barrels with a small slot. Here is hidden a
small lever, which after pressing immediately releases the barrel cluster,
something I did not encounter before. The barrels are numbered 1 - 6 and
correspond with the revolving breech. A trigger spur is on the guard. Besides
minor dents in the grip the condition is near perfect, and in NRA excellent
condition. Very rare specimen, perhaps unique.
The name Garate we find later
on odd weapons like the Charola Y Anitua.
$4,750.
Spain Spanish España
Midlothian, Texas 76065