A Stunning Engraved Rim Fire Revolver by Parker Field & Sons
A Stunning Engraved Rim Fire Revolver by Parker Field & Sons. With round sighted barrel, engraved with a geometric band at the muzzle, stated with Birmingham proofs below, profusely engraved frame, signed along the top-strap, ‘PARKER FIELD & SONS 233 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON’ engraved five-shot cylinder, stamped with Birmingham proofs, fitted with patent ejector rod and hinged loading gate, chequered walnut butt and engraved butt plate, engraved steel trigger guard, in outstanding condition: in its original lined and fitted case, with oil bottle, loading rod and turn-screw, the interior of the lid with Parker, Field & Sons original trade label, the exterior of the lid with flush fitting circular escutcheon. A fine example.
Parker, Field & Sons.
John Field (son-in-law of William Parker) and sons, John William Parker Field & William Shakespeare Field, John Field died 1850, firm run by sons. Gunmaker 233 High Holborn, 1841-76; 122 Leman St., 1877-8; 59 Leman St., 1879-1881; 58 Mansell St., 1851-81; 82 Tavistock St., 1822-26. Contractors to Ordnance from 1841; East India Co. (As John Field & Sons), 1841-50 (as J.W.P. & W.F. Field), 1851-8; Hudson’s Bay Co., 1843-51. Armourers to Metropolitan Police. Granted Regd. Design No. 928 (Cartridge belt), 1847; No. 3300 (revolver rammer), 1852.
Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA.
Dimensions:
Bore: .38 Rim Fire
Barrel Length: 4.5 Inches (11.45 cm)
Overall Length: 9 Inches (22.95 cm)
£3,850.00
1 in stock
