Daw Double Action Revolver
TITLE: Daw Double Action Revolver
MAKER: George H. Daw
MADE IN: London, England
CALIBER: .450 Caliber
DATE: 1860-1890
DIMENSIONS: Barrel: 7” Length: 13” Height: 7”
INSCRIPTION: Serial Number 5560 / Barrels: ALEX R HENRY, EDINBURGH AND LONDON / MAKER TO THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESS’ THE PRINCE OF WALES AND DUKE OF EDINBURGH.
CREDIT LINE: Guns from the Browning-Cowan Family
OBJECT ID: 986-12-046
These guns were often made for British officers of the aristocracy, who purchased their own personal revolvers to carry with them on military campaigns.