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Lot #3391
Lot #3393

Lot 3392: Relief Carved Miniature European Percussion Pistol

Fine Antique Relief Carved Miniature European Percussion Pistol

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Lot 3392: Relief Carved Miniature European Percussion Pistol

Fine Antique Relief Carved Miniature European Percussion Pistol

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 10, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500

Fine Antique Relief Carved Miniature European Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 35
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 799
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 224
Class: Antique
Description:

This fully functional miniature European pistol appears to have been manufactured in the mid 1800s by a skilled maker, and has no external maker markings visible, with a German silver bead front sight on the blue finished barrel, with a casehardened lock, hammer and barrel tang, silver furniture, brass tipped iron ramrod, and floral relief carvings in the walnut stock.

Rating Definition:

Fine, retains 70% original blue finish with areas thinning to a smooth brown patina, strong traces of original case colors visible with smooth gray and brown patina, scattered light freckling on the iron surfaces, a deformed area on the lock that appears to have been cast that way, with defined edges in the metal overall. The refinished stock is also fine with defined recut carving, some cracks visible on the underside, and some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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