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Lot 1329:Cased Pair of G. Nagel Percussion Dueling/Target Pistols

May 18th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1329:Cased Pair of G. Nagel Percussion Dueling/Target Pistols

May 18th, 2024|Bedford, TX
Estimated Price$5,000 - $8,000
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Exceptional Cased Pair of Engraved and Gold Banded G. Nagel Percussion Dueling/Target Pistols

A) G. Nagel Percussion Pistol

These stunning mid-19th century pistols featured blued octagonal barrels with deeply funneled muzzles, approximately 9 mm main bores with rifling, dual gold bands at the muzzles and breech ends, dovetailed blade front sights, "G. NAGEL IN BADEN" in gold inlay on the top flats, and French gray breech plugs with sculpted bolsters and fine floral and scroll engraving. The engraving continues onto the French gray standing breeches which are numbered "1" and "2" respectively and include screw adjustable notch rear sights. The nicely shaped locks are also signed "G. NAGEL IN BADEN" below the hammers and have scroll and border engraving. The spurred trigger guards and other furniture are also French gray with scroll engraving. The nicely figured walnut stocks have relief carved floral pattern ebony tips and multi-point checkered wrists. The pair comes in a fitted hardwood case with "H.G." inscribed lid escutcheon, a brass plaque inscribed "CHARLES NAGEL/ARQUEBUSIER" inside the lid, a small powder flask, small turned container, nipple wrench with a pair of screwdriver tips, pick, conical bullet mold, punch, loading and cleaning rods with dark horn knobs, a key, and a tin containing some balls and bullets. Georg Nagel (c. 1813-1873) is listed in "Der Neue Stockel" as a gunmaker active in Baden-Baden starting around 1841 or 1842 and as the father of gunmaker Carl Georg Nagel (c. 1870-1923).

ConditionFine with crisp engraving and checkering, 85% plus period blue finish, bright gold bands, smooth French gray mixed with patina on the lock and furniture, some faint pitting, and general minor age and storage related wear. Mechanically fine. The case and accessories are very good with mild storage wear mainly on the case exterior including a crack in the lid.
Details
ManufacturerEuropean
ModelPercussion
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge9 mm
Barrel9 1/4 inch octagon
Finishblue/gold/French gray
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1323
Catalog page258

B) G. Nagel Percussion Pistol

Percussion

ConditionFine overall with crisp engraving and checkering, 85% plus period blue finish with some light fading and scratches, bright gold bands, smooth French gray mixed with gray patina on the lock and furniture, slight oxidation, and generally only minor age and storage related wear. Mechanically fine.
Details
ManufacturerEuropean
ModelPercussion
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge9 mm
Barrel9 1/4 inch octagon
Finishblue/gold/French gray
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1323
Catalog page258
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