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Lot 4213: Three European Boxlock Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2023

Lot 4213: Three European Boxlock Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Engraved European Belt Pistol with Case

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 48
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 542
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

"A" and "B" are an engraved pair of belt/traveling pistols with floral scroll engraving, what appears to be British proofs on the barrels, belt hooks on the left, retained ramrods, sliding hammer safeties, and blank German silver thumb escutcheons. There are housed in a fitted hardwood case that includes a flask, nipple wrench, cap tin, ball mold, and some balls.

B) Engraved European Belt Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 48
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 542
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

See "A".

C) Unmarked Boxlock

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 542
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Unmarked apart from "7" on bottom of the barrel.

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