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Scarce Factory Engraved Osgood Gun Works Monarch Duplex Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:950.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Scarce Factory Engraved Osgood Gun Works Monarch Duplex Revolver
Produced circa 1880s with total quantity estimated in the hundreds, with only some bearing the "MONARCH" marking. An eight shot, 22 caliber revolver, with a single shot 32 rimfire barrel resting below, doubling as the cylinder pin and a pivoting striker on the hammer. Blade front sight, with "MONARCH" on the latch. The barrel, latch and cylinder are engraved in zig zag and punch dot patterns, with the frame decorated with scroll designs. A gold wash is visible in the cylinder flutes. Checkered hard rubber grips. Matching numbers are present on the barrel lug, cylinder and frame.
BBL: 2 1/2 inch solid rib
Stock:
Gauge: 22-32
Finish: nickel
Grips: hard rubber
Serial Number: 4362
Condition: Fine, with 60% of the original nickel finish, showing a brown patina on the grip straps, traces of gold on the cylinder and a smooth gray patina on the balance. Very fine grips with a loose screw escutcheon on the right panel and minimal handling marks and scuffs. Mechanically functions, but cylinder does not lock up; needs work.