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Lot 4344:Cased Pair of Engraved Hollis "Manstopper" Boxlock Sidehammer Percussion Belt Pistols

June 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Lot 4344:Cased Pair of Engraved Hollis "Manstopper" Boxlock Sidehammer Percussion Belt Pistols

June 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$3,000 - $5,000

A) Hollis Percussion Pistol

William Hollis of Cheltenham was a gunmaker c. 1820s-1860s. The pair comes in a fitted case with a William Hollis trade label, small powder flask, cap tin, loading rod, balls, pick, key, and nipple wrench.

ConditionGood with an older refinish, minor oxidation/pitting, attractive aged patina, and mild wear including some spots of wear on the grip checkering. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are very good with mild age and storage related wear and some repairs to the lining.

Details

ManufacturerEnglish

ModelPercussion

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge65

Barrel4 inch octagon

Finishblue/bright

Gripwalnut

Bore conditionSlight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting

Item LocationBedford, TX

B) Hollis Percussion Pistol

Percussion

ConditionGood with an older refinish, some minor oxidation/pitting, aged patina, and general mild wear including some spots of wear on the otherwise crisp grip checkering. Mechanically fine.