Original British Deane & Son .54 Bore Cartridge Revolver Converted from Percussion c.1868 Manufacture Type_New Made Items Totally original and amazingly sturdy

Totally original and amazingly sturdy circa 1860 probably

It bears a clear serial number 4260b on the barrel jacket

most likely from shrinkage over the years

Rdf is a code from the code system for explosive manufacturers

Springfield Armory supervised the manufacturing and distribution of the Model 1861 musket

Original British Deane & Son .54 Bore Cartridge Revolver Converted from Percussion c.1868 Manufacture Type_New Made Items Totally original and amazingly sturdyOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are really rare, in that Great Britain was developing so fast few Percussion Revolvers were seldom converted to Cartridge as far better alternatives manufactured as breech loaders become quickly available. This particular Revolver started life as cylinder loading percussion revolver, utilizing the DEANE HARDING PATENT 15,624P of 1851 as indicated on the frame. Sometime in the late 1860's it was then converted