1873-1876 AD. A Marlin five-shot, .32 calibre single action rimfire revolver; with 75mm rifled top-hinged ribbed barrel, extractor pin below barrel with bold foliate engraving to nickel-plated frame, steel barrel and fluted cylinder, spur trigger and original plain ivory grip scales; serial number 1724 to breech face of barrel, 'T MARLIN NEW-HAVEN CT PAT JULY, 1 1872' to left barrel and 'XXX STANDARD 1872' to top of barrel; with probably original felt-lined wood hinged case holding 'G & J. W. HAWKSLEY' oil bottle; lid with plain brass escutcheon, with fitted lock and key. See Brophy, William S., Marlin Firearms, for much information on this maker and their products; see Hayes and Skennerton, The Hayes Handgun Omnibus, 2007, p.485. 790 grams total, 18cm long (box 21 x 12cm) (7 (8 1/4 x 4 3/4)"). Property of a Kent collector; ex Durrants Auctions, lot 1033, with lot ticket; formerly with an English collection. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. This item contains ivory so not suitable for import into the USA. Condition Report Fine condition; wear to plating.