Lot 20
  • 20

A Josiah Ells Pocket Percussion Revolver, Variation of 3rd Model, Serial No. 71

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Steel, Walnut Wood
blued octagonal barrel, hammer marked ELLS PATENT on left-side and  AUG. 1 1854/ APRIL 28, 1857 on right-side, 5-shot cylinder engraved with foliate designs, frame with engraved foliate scroll embellishments, varnished walnut grips

3-3/4 inch barrel



Josiah W. Ells, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, inventor



Approximately 200 were made



The barrel of this Ells is rifled with 7 grooves.