Moores Patent Revolver ( Swing Out Cylinder) at RIA

Manufactured in Brooklyn from 1861 until 1863, Moore s revolver was a 7shot singleaction piece firing. 32 rimfire cartridges. What makes it unique is its swingout cylinder design the first commercial revolver in the US to use this mechanism. A latch on the back of the frame released the entire barrel and cylinder assembly, allowing it to tip over to the right, exposing the chambers for loading and unloading. The ejector rod is stored under th