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Lot #398
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Lot 399: Three Antique Engraved Percussion Pistols

Three Antique Engraved Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Lot 399: Three Antique Engraved Percussion Pistols

Three Antique Engraved Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) Silver Banded Parker Pistol

Manufacturer: Parker
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 5 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown/casehardened/German silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 529
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting and distinct rifling.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1830s-1850s. "London" marked barrel and "PARKER" marked lock.

Rating Definition:

Fair with aged patina on the silver inlaid band on the barrel, aged patina on the German silver, gray and brown patina and oxidation/pitting on the barrel and lock, and moderate wear, including cracks in the stock. Mechanically fine.



B) Gold Banded and Silver Mounted T.H. Potts Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round with concave rib
Finish: brown/casehardened/silver/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 529
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is partially darkened and has some oxidation.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1846-1853.

Rating Definition:

Good with a bright gold band, aged patina on the silver escutcheons, traces of original finish, and mild overall wear including some pitting. The sear needs work.



C) Philadelphia Derringer Pistol

Manufacturer: Philadelphia
Model: Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 3 3/8 inch flat top round
Finish: brown/casehardened/German silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 529
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation and visible rifling.
Description:

Manufactured c. mid-19th century. "DERINGER/PHILADEL'A" marked lock. Appears to have straight rifling.

Rating Definition:

Fair with dark patina, oxidation/pitting, crack in the left stock flat, chips, absent ramrod, and moderate wear. Mechanically fair.



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