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Lot 391:Cased Pair of Engraved Schneevoigt Percussion Target Pistols

December 8th, 2023|Bedford, TX

Lot 391:Cased Pair of Engraved Schneevoigt Percussion Target Pistols

December 8th, 2023|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$3,500 - $5,500

A) Schneevoigt Target Pistol

Heinrich Schneevoigt (1818-1878) is noted as a gunmaker in Schleswig-Holstein and Lahr in Germany. The rifled barrels have dovetailed blade front sights, "SCHNEEVOIGT IN LAHR" signed on top, and gold banded breech plugs with nicely sculpted scroll pattern bolsters. The underside of the barrels have "1" and "2" respectively along with "126" and "ENGL:GUSS=STAHL 1842." The "1" and "2" markings are repeated on the respective pistols in other places as well, including on the standing breech behind the adjustable notch rear sights. The back action locks are signed "SCHNEEVOIGT," and they and the furniture have scroll engraving. The pistols are equipped with adjustable single set triggers and spurred trigger guards. The half-length stocks have shell and floral pattern carved horn caps, fluted wrists, and silver wedge escutcheons. The pair comes in a fitted case with a "A.v. Goeler." label inside the lid and a suite of loading and maintenance tools.

ConditionFine with a mix of fading original finish and brown patina along the barrel, bright gold band, dark aged patina on the silver, 50% original case colors, 40% original blue on the trigger plate and trigger guard, and crisp engraving and markings. The stock is also fine and has distinct fluting, minor handling and storage marks, and crisp carving. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are mostly fine to very fine and have mainly minor age and storage related wear.

Details

ManufacturerGerman

ModelPercussion

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge40

Barrel8 1/2 inch octagon

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX

Catalog page300

B) Schneevoigt Target Pistol

See "A."

ConditionFine with a mix of fading original finish and brown patina along the barrel, bright gold band, dark aged patina on the silver, 50% original case colors, 30% original blue on the trigger plate and trigger guard, and crisp engraving and markings. The stock is also fine and has distinct fluting, some scattered marks and scratches from handling and storage, and crisp carving. Mechanically fine.