{"product_id":"beautiful-spanish-large-calibre-pinfire-revolver-with-an-underslung-bayonet","title":"Beautiful Spanish Large Calibre Pinfire Revolver With An Underslung Bayonet","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDated 1872 Spanish 11mm Pinfire Revolver With Gold And Silver (Yellow and White Metal) Damascene Decoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith approximately 40-50% of its original bluing remaining and the silver and gold coloured decoration, this is a very attractive revolver indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd to that the large calibre, underslung bayonet and folding trigger, and you then add interesting and unusual to the attractiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top flat of the barrel is inscribed \"Construydo en Eibar Anno 1872\" (Constructed in Eibar in the year 1872).  Frustratingly I have unable to find any kind of Makers Mark or name anywhere on the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver and gold (white and yellow metal) decoration starts at the muzzle and continues down the barrel, around the cylinder and across the body of the revolver and there are virtually no visible signs of any corrosion with the steelwork being smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is strong and the mechanism is crisp in single and double actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a little staining on the left hand grip, but both sides are of crisply hatched hardwood and have not suffered any splits or cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet catch and spring both work as they should, but the locking mechanism is a little weak (please see the video).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven its large calibre and lanyard ring I am unsure if this is a Private Purchase Officers piece or simply a high end Civilian piece for a client who simply wants the best in personal safety!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither way, it is a scarce and attractive focus for any revolver collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 15cm, Overall length 27cm, Bayonet length 11cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable ornamental item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54032210690376,"sku":"481","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/481.1.jpg?v=1789045501","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/beautiful-spanish-large-calibre-pinfire-revolver-with-an-underslung-bayonet","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}