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Lot 3176: Lebeda Engineering LLC. Elgin Pocket Watch Percussion "Pistol"

Interesting Lebeda Engineering LLC. Elgin Pocket Watch Percussion "Pistol"

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Lot 3176: Lebeda Engineering LLC. Elgin Pocket Watch Percussion "Pistol"

Interesting Lebeda Engineering LLC. Elgin Pocket Watch Percussion "Pistol"

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 19, 2024

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,000

Interesting Lebeda Engineering LLC. Elgin Pocket Watch Percussion "Pistol"

Manufacturer: Lebeda Engineering
Model: Pocket Watch Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 4.5 mm
Barrel: 2 7/8 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 1280
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 106
Class: Antique
Description:

Developed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, by Lebeda Engineering LLC. The frame of the pistol is a hollowed-out Elgin pocket watch, with a cocking piece in lieu of the winding knob, a manually set niter blue trigger bar at 10 o'clock, a barrel extending out at the 6 o'clock position, and the hands permanently at 5 minutes to midnight. Elgin National Watch Co. was the largest manufacturer of pocket watches in the United States and were in operation from 1864 to 1968. The barrel has an integral nipple to accept a single charge for a cap gun, and is manually loaded with a .177 inch BB. The combination of percussion cap and muzzle loaded ball makes this neither a firearm, nor is it considered an "any other weapon". Houses in a small unmarked jewelry case.

Rating Definition:

Very good as custom made. The watch body shows scattered small dings and scratches associated with a vintage watch carried in the pocket, surface scratches on the crystal, and visible chip on the white porcelain face. Case is excellent.



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