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Lot #3390
Lot #3392

Lot 3391: Cased Engraved Joseph Lang Swivel Breech Box Lock Pistol

Cased Engraved Joseph Lang Swivel Breech Box Lock Percussion Pistol

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Lot 3391: Cased Engraved Joseph Lang Swivel Breech Box Lock Pistol

Cased Engraved Joseph Lang Swivel Breech Box Lock Percussion Pistol

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Cased Engraved Joseph Lang Swivel Breech Box Lock Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Lang J
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 43
Barrel: 1 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 880
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 224
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured circa 1840-1852. Signed "LANG/7./HAYMARKET" on the left sideplate, with "LONDON" and "PATENT" on either side of the swiveling breech with London proofs. Featured fine floral and scroll pattern engraving, a sliding safety and a finely checkered grip with silver wrist escutcheon signed with fancy script initials. The case has a reproduction Collins label underneath the lid and contains a flask, cap tin, oiler, balls, "42" marked ball mold and nipple wrench.

Rating Definition:

Fine, retains 98% refinished blue finish on the barrels, bright polished iron breech, frame and hammer, 95% refinished niter blue finish on the small parts, some minor flash pitting visible, and defined engraving. The refinished grip is also fine with some light handling marks, light surface crazing and mostly defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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