Wesson and Harrington 1871

This revolver is the result of coo-participation between Wesson and Harrington of Worcester, Mass in 1871. The antique firearm has an unusual form of ejector which runs over an extension of the cylinder. The ejector can be used with the thumb and forefinger to empty the chambers.

This antique revolver was made in different models:

Model n1 was only in .22 Rimfire and 2,500 were made between 1871 to 1873. Model n2 was also available in .22 Rimfire-Short when more than 15,000 were made; and Model 3.

Calibre : .22 of .32RF

Catridge capacity: five-shot

Operation : single-action

Firing system :rim-fire

Breach-loading : N/A

Length : 192 mm(7.5″)

Barrel length : 76 mm (3″)

Weight : 550 g (19.4 oz.)

Sight: fixed

Safety: half cock hammer

Stock: nut of hardgummi

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