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Lot #4251
Lot #4253

Lot 4252: Two Documented French Model 1822 Navy Marked Pistols from Tahiti

Two Documented French Model 1822 Navy Marked Percussion Pistols from Tahiti

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Lot 4252: Two Documented French Model 1822 Navy Marked Pistols from Tahiti

Two Documented French Model 1822 Navy Marked Percussion Pistols from Tahiti

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,500

A) Mutzig 1822 T Pistol

Manufacturer: Mutzig
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 7 7/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 537
Item Interest: Average
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.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Converted from flintlock to percussion. Includes letter from the Musée de Papeete in Tahiti authenticating it as former museum property. Provenance: The Musée de Papeete; The William B. Nash Collection; Property of a Lady

B) St. Etienne 1822 T Bis Rifled Pistol

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 7 7/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 537
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

Dated "S.1854" on the right of the breech, St. Etienne marked lock. Includes letter from Musée De Papeete in Tahiti. Provenance: The Musée de Papeete; The William Nash Collection; Property of a Lady

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