Pistols Fit For a King: Early Percussion Revolvers with Christian Wellard
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Most modern revolvers can trace their lineage all the way back to Colt's designs of the 1840's, but not these...
In this episode of Up In Arms, Curatorial Assistant Christian Wellard is looking at a beautiful set of early percussion revolvers belonging to King Ferdinand II of Sicily.
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