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Lot 2470: Three Engraved European Boxlock Percussion Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Lot 2470: Three Engraved European Boxlock Percussion Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Williams Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 1 7/8 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 615
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

Manufactured c. 1830-1850.

Rating Definition:

Good overall with refinished barrel and repaired hammer, aged patina on the frame, gap in the joint, spliced grip, and general mild overall wear including worn checkering on the grip. Mechanically fine.



B) Liege Proofed Double Barrel Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 1 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 615
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Manufactured c. mid-19th century.

Rating Definition:

Good overall with reblued barrels, minor pitting, faint cracks in the grip, and general minor wear. The right hammer and trigger function fine, and the left trigger and hammer will function but do not always properly set.



C) B. Cogswell Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Cogswell
Model: Percussion Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 1 5/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 615
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Manufactured c. 1840-1850.

Rating Definition:

Good overall with silver-gray patina, some minor pitting, mostly distinct checkering on the re-oiled grip, and scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.



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