Lot 2306: London Armoury Co. Kerr's Patent DA Percussion Revolver
American Civil War Era London Armoury Co. Kerr's Patent Double Action Percussion Revolver
Auction Location: Bedford, TX
Auction Date: February 17, 2024
Lot 2306: London Armoury Co. Kerr's Patent DA Percussion Revolver
American Civil War Era London Armoury Co. Kerr's Patent Double Action Percussion Revolver
Auction Location: Bedford, TX
Auction Date: February 17, 2024
Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
American Civil War Era London Armoury Co. Kerr's Patent Double Action Percussion Revolver
Manufacturer: London Armoury
Model: Kerr
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 5 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
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Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:
The London Armoury Company is considered to have provided the Confederacy the best quality of arms of any supplier. Several well known Confederates carried the Kerr revolver, including General E. Porter and General Josiah Gorgas. The London Armoury Company had essentially become a Confederate States armoury and a year after the Confederacy fell so did the London Armoury Company. "LAC" marked on barrel. Provenance: The Phillip Otto Clark Collection
Rating Definition:
Good overall with mixed brown and gray patinas, scattered pitting, a few small chips on grip. Action needs work.
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