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London Armoury Company Kerr’s Patent Revolver. Confederate blockade-run 5-shot percussion revolver, serial number 9401, stamped front of grips with “JS” over anchor, the Confederate inspection mark of John Southgate. 54 bore (about .442 cal). All visible serial numbers matching. Left side of barrel marked “LAC”, left side of frame marked “London Armory”, right side of frame marked “Kerr’s Patent 9401”, lock plate marked “London Armoury”, cylinder with serial number 9401 and standard British proof marks. Original checkered English walnut stocks, octagonal barrel, checkered hammer, loading lever, butt plate with lanyard ring. Barrel length 5 3/4″. Overall length 11″.
CONDITION: Very good “as found” condition. Dark finish with some pitting. Cylinder pin seized inside cylinder. Action holds at half and full cock, hammer releases with trigger pull, hammer advances cylinder, loading lever functions smoothly. Some finish remaining on barrel and mountings. Rifling to bore. Checkering on grips well defined.