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Lot 1355:Pair of Barella of Berlin Percussion Dueling Pistols

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1355:Pair of Barella of Berlin Percussion Dueling Pistols

December 9th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Pair of Engraved and Carved Barella of Berlin Percussion Dueling Pistols

A) Barella Dueling Pistol

Heinrich Barella (1819-1893) opened his first shop in Magdeburg in 1844 and opened his second shop in Berlin around 1860 and was a gunmaker to the German court. He became a Royal High Power Rifle Master and Adviser Commissioner in 1865, and, after 1871, his title was Imperial Royal High Rifle Master. The ribbed, round barrels have 42 bore/.48 caliber smooth bores, flat upper sighting flats with dovetailed blade front sights, no provisions for rear sights, signed "H. BARELLA KAISERL: HOFBUCHSENMEISTER BERLIN" , "GUSS" and "STAHL" on the upper left and right respectively between the narrow side ribs, and breech plugs with nicely sculpted scroll pattern bolsters. The barrels have the serial number and proof and inspection markings on the undersides. The serial numbers are also marked in the forends. The pistols feature fine scroll, border, and shell pattern engraving. The well-figured walnut stocks feature coordinating incised and relief scroll carving and have fluted butts.

ConditionFine with 30% original blue finish mostly fading to smooth brown patina along the barrel, patches of bright original blue in some of the protected areas, mostly a smoky gray patina on the lock and furniture, crisp engraving, and minor overall wear. The stock is also fine and has crisp carving and fluting and general scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerH. Barella
ModelDueling
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge48
Barrel8 inch ribbed
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockcarved walnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1336
Catalog page258

B) Barella Dueling Pistol

See "A."

ConditionFine with 50% plus original blue finish with some fading to smooth brown patina along the barrel, mostly a smoky gray patina on the lock and furniture, crisp engraving, and minor overall wear. The stock is also fine and has crisp carving and fluting and numerous mild dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerH. Barella
ModelDueling
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge48
Barrel8 inch ribbed
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockcarved walnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1336
Catalog page258
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