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Lot 381:Three Percussion Pistols

February 21st, 2025|Bedford, TX

Lot 381:Three Percussion Pistols

February 21st, 2025|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$800 - $1,200

A) Liege Proofed Brass Barrel Pistol

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

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

Details

ManufacturerBelgium

ModelPercussion

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge60

Barrel8 inch octagon

Finishbright

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionThe bore is dark and has verdigris.

Item LocationBedford, TX

B) Unknown Pistol

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

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

Details

ManufacturerUnknown

ModelPercussion

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge40

Barrel5 7/8 inch octagon

Finishunknown

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionThe bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting.

Item LocationBedford, TX

C) Conversion French St. Etienne Mle 1877 Pistol

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

ConditionGood 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.

Details

ManufacturerSt. Etienne

ModelM 1777 Flintlock

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge69

Barrel7 1/2 inch round

Finishbright

Gripwalnut

Bore conditionThe bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting.

Item LocationBedford, TX