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Lot 492: Two Antique Muzzleloading Pocket Pistols and an Eprouvette

Two Antique European Muzzleloading Pocket Pistols and an Eprouvette

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 21, 2024

Lot 492: Two Antique Muzzleloading Pocket Pistols and an Eprouvette

Two Antique European Muzzleloading Pocket Pistols and an Eprouvette

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 21, 2024

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Eprouvette Flintlock Powder Tester

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge: 69
Barrel:
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 992
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Description:

Powder testers or "eprouvettes" were used to test the quality of gunpowder.

Rating Definition:

Good with pitting and corrosion, and scratches, repaired sections, cracks and chips in the refinished stock. Mechanically fine.



B) Engraved Percussion Miquelet Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 3 3/8 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 992
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

No visible maker markings.

Rating Definition:

Good with pitting and corrosion, and scratches, repaired sections, cracks and chips in the refinished stock. Top of the hammer is broken/absent, percussion bolster is loose, otherwise mechanically functions.



C) Maples Signed Flintlock Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 2 5/8 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 992
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

"Maples" signed lock.

Rating Definition:

Good with brown patina, pitting, corrosion and faint gold inlay on top of the barrel, and scratches, repaired sections, cracks and chips in the refinished stock. Mechanically fine.



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