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Moores Patent Firearms Co Belt Revolver
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The seven-shot Moore's Patent revolver was one of many competitors to Smith & Wesson during the Civil War years. Like many other companies, Moore lost a lawsuit brought by S&W based on infringment of the Rollin White patent held by Smith & Wesson on cylinder chambers that were drilled completed through to accept rimfire cartridges. This particular revolver is attributed to ownership by a Confederate soldier.