Kerr Army revolver 1858

My father told me to post some antique british firearms so i choosed one of the best, the Kerr revolver.

Designed by the English gunsmith John Kerr in 1858, this revolver was produced by the London Armoury Company. Some versions had a small sear below the external hammer; After cocking it could be locked. The pin from behind the hammer is the removable cylinder pin. In 1859, Kerr built a double-action revolver at the request of the British Army. Although this fire-arm wasnt chosen as a military revolver, was very popular, particularly in the British colonies. This revolver was also used by the Portuguese Army (.440″ calibre version).

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

-Calibre: .380 or .440

-Catridge capacity: five-shot

-Operation: single-action M1858 or double-action M1859

-Firing system: percussion

-Breach-loading: N/A

-Length: 280 mm (11″)

-Barrel length: 140 mm (5.5″)

-Weight: 1220 g (43 oz.)

-Grip: nut

-Sight: fixed

-Safety: half-cock hammer

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