Help ID NWMP Revolver

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Does anyone have info or knows where to get info on the following revolver? It has the barrel markings NorthWest Mounted Police 22 LR 22 Super X. On the lowwer frame it has Leppky Firearms CO. It is a single action. Any help would be great.

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From the photos, I think that you have a handmade revolver. Someone sure went to a lot of work. Interesting.
I doubt that this revolver ever had anything to do with the NWMP, and suggest that there was no Leppky Firearms CO. Perhaps it is the name of the chap who made the revolver. Incidentally, how is it mechanically?
 
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Looks as if the stamping was done with a small straightedged chisel. You can see the individual strikes. A lathe was used, as well as a small mill - or milling attachment in the lathe. Plus a LOT of filing.
 
I would have to agree that the stamping on the barrel appears to be made with a chisel of sorts.
A little history on the revolver:
It can into my Father's possesion about 25 years ago. He bought a large box of rags at an aution sale and to his suprise this was in the box as well. Upon finding it he reported it to the local RCMP, who could find no history (good or bad) so they left it in his possesion. My father showed it to one collector, who had a very close match to the revolver, the major difference was the caliber of his. Apparently the collectors gun (I believe it was also stamped Leppky) was made in Sweden? As a coincidence the area that the box of rags was purchased in was largely made up of Swedish decendants.

The search goes on ...
 
That is a very interesting looking piece of history, even if it is handmade. Would like to hear how your search goes for more info on it.

Good luck!
 
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