^Lot 3067 RARE HANKINS POCKET MODEL REVOLVER.

Cal. 25. S# 616. Bbl. 2 7/8". Round brass blade front sight. Matching numbers on bbl., frame & cyl. Rare percussion revolver with only 650 units made. This example has F.G. Wheeler, New York marking on barrel. This is a rare agent marking, no more than 2 or 3 examples known marked WHEELER. Smooth hardwood grips with right panel bearing a different number. Left panel has different color than right & grip screw appears to be a more modern replacement. CONDITION: left grip panel has sanded appearance with some old gouges, grips overall show some staining, light chips, dings & handling marks. Frame top shows a weld repair. Metal is a dull gray patina with scattered pitting & oxidation. Action function is intermittent & may require attention to fix. Oxidized & pitted bore. PROVENANCE: RIA 12-4-2009 Auction. (01-28058/MJC). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.