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Lot 159: C.A. Oberteuffer Philadelphia Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol

Scarce C.A. Oberteuffer Philadelphia Marked Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Lot 159: C.A. Oberteuffer Philadelphia Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol

Scarce C.A. Oberteuffer Philadelphia Marked Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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Scarce C.A. Oberteuffer Philadelphia Marked Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: American
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 6 1/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 855
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

The lock is marked "PHILADELPHIA." The top of the barrel is marked "C.A. OBERTEUFFER/PHILA." Swiss born gunsmith Charles Augustus Oberteuffer (1811-1873) worked in Baltimore, Maryland, before opening a gun and rifle manufactory at 332 North 3rd Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, across from the Commissioner's Hall in 1841.

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