^Lot 3174 10-SHOT DOUBLE HAMMER POCKET REVOLVER BY JOHN

WALCH. Cal. 31. S# 496. Bbl. 3 1/4". Approx. 3,000 of the Walch 10 shot revolver were produced from 1860 to 1862. They were primarily purchased by many Civil War officers and enlisted men. Company I of the 9th Michigan were completely outfitted with the scarce revolver. The 10 shot cylinder had 5 chambers with each taking a double load. A total of 10 nipples were used to fire the gun. It is a brass frame example with 2 piece wood grips. CONDITION: this example has no visible markings on the top of the barrel. The gun has a cleaned finish that has toned back to medium gray on the iron and mustard on the brass. It is mechanically inoperable with missing parts and needs restoration. Bore is fair. (01-23911/BF). ANTIQUE. $600-900.