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Lot #165
Lot #167

Lot 166: Three Engraved Percussion Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Lot 166: Three Engraved Percussion Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Unmarked Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch flat top round
Finish: brown/casehardened/German silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 613
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting and faint rifling.
Description:

Manufactured c. mid-19th century.

Rating Definition:

Good with gray and brown patina, oxidation/pitting, cracks in the stock, and mild wear. Mechanically fine.



B) Unmarked Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 1 3/4 inch flat top round
Finish: brown/casehardened/German silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 613
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting and faint rifling.
Description:

Manufactured in the mid-19th century.

Rating Definition:

Fair as partially restored with worn engraving, replacement trigger guard, refreshed stock with some cracks and chips, and mild wear. Mechanically fine.



C) Deringer Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Deringer
Model: Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 1 7/8 inch flat top round
Finish: brown/casehardened/German silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 613
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting and crisp rifling.
Description:

Manufactured in the mid-19th century. "DERINGER/PHILADELA" marked lock and breech. Seven-groove rifling.

Rating Definition:

Good with traces of original finish, repaired hammer, replacement nipple, cracks in the forend, and mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.



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