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Lot #4364
Lot #4366

Lot 4365: Three Engraved English Percussion Belt Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4365: Three Engraved English Percussion Belt Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) S. Clark Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 5 inch octagon
Finish: brown/casehardened/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 376
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation and distinct rifling.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1840-1860.

Rating Definition:

Poor with gray and brown patina, oxidation, pitting, legible markings and engraving, cracked stock with filler on the left, and heavy overall wear. Mechanically fine.



B) Richard Hollis & Sons Pistol with Desirable Hyde & Goodrich Retailer Marking

Manufacturer: British
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: brown/casehardened/German silver
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 376
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation/pitting.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1840s. Hyde & Goodrich of New Orleans, Louisiana, were importers of a variety of goods, including firearms, until the fall of New Orleans to the Union during the Civil War.

Rating Definition:

Fair with distinct markings and engraving, dark patina, oxidation/pitting, tool marks, replacement rib and nipple, cracks and repairs in the stock, and moderate wear. Mechanically fine.



C) Armstrong Belt Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 3 inch octagon
Finish: brown/casehardened/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 376
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and has oxidation.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1840-1860. "ARMSTRONG" marked lock. Birmingham proofed smoothbore barrel.

Rating Definition:

Poor with gray and brown patina, oxidation, pitting, replacement/repaired parts, distinct engraving and lock marking, cracks and repairs on the stock, and absent ramrod. Mechanically needs work.



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