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Lot #345
Lot #347

Lot 346: Pair of Engraved Grice Brass Pistols with Wire Inlaid Grips

Pair of Engraved Grice Brass Flintlock Boxlock Pistols with Wire Inlaid Grips

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Lot 346: Pair of Engraved Grice Brass Pistols with Wire Inlaid Grips

Pair of Engraved Grice Brass Flintlock Boxlock Pistols with Wire Inlaid Grips

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,750
Price Realized:
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A) Grice Boxlock Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 67
Barrel: 8 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1095
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 265
Class: Antique
Description:

This late 18th century pair of Grice boxlock pistols are mostly brass with some iron components, featuring light border engraving on the locks, breech area, and trigger guard, with "Grice/LONDON" inscribed on the left sideplates and an engraved martial motif on the right, fancy silver wire inlays in the walnut grips, and decorated silver wrist escutcheons and pommel caps. Ordnance private proofs stamped on the right of the breech on the "B" gun only.

Rating Definition:

Very good, with lightly polished bright golden patina on the brass with a few areas of darkening at the edges, with a defined maker inscription. The refinished grip is also very good with a few discreet repairs and cracks. Mechanically fine.



B) Grice Boxlock Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 67
Barrel: 8 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1095
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 265
Class: Antique
Description:

See "A" description.

Rating Definition:

Very good, with lightly polished bright golden patina on the brass with a few areas of darkening at the edges, with a defined maker inscription. The refinished grip is also very good with a few discreet repairs and cracks, and one small chip at the front right corner. Mechanically fine.



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