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Lot 381: Three Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Lot 381: Three Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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A) Liege Proofed Brass Barrel Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 8 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 656
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has verdigris.
Description:

19th century Liege proofed smoothbore barrel with spurious Birmingham proofs and "SHARPE/EXTRA/PROOF" and "KETLAND" marked lock.

Rating Definition:

Fair with dark patina, oxidation/pitting on the iron, absent bolster screw, and moderate wear, including cracks in the stock. Mechanically fair.



B) Unknown Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 5 7/8 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 656
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting.
Description:

1830s-1850s style pistol with no visible markings.

Rating Definition:

Fair with dark patina, oxidation/pitting, and moderate wear. Mechanically fine.



C) Conversion French St. Etienne Mle 1877 Pistol

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: M 1777 Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 656
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1781 ("81" marked barrel) and later converted to percussion. "BRUN" hand marked on the right side of the stock.

Rating Definition:

Good with gray and brown patina and pitting on the barrel and iron parts, aged patina on the brass, dings and small chips on the stock, crack in the wrist on the left, and absent belt hook. Mechanically fine.



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