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Lot #3254
Lot #3256

Lot 3255: Cased Pair of Engraved Back Action Percussion Pistols by Simmons

Excellent Cased Pair of Engraved Back Action Percussion Pistols by Simmons

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Lot 3255: Cased Pair of Engraved Back Action Percussion Pistols by Simmons

Excellent Cased Pair of Engraved Back Action Percussion Pistols by Simmons

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: August 25, 2024

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $8,500
Price Realized:
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A) Simmons Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 57
Barrel: 7 7/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown/casehardened/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1076
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 198
Class: Antique
Description:

These pistols likely came from Joseph Simmons (d. 1841), a gunmaker in Birmingham, and feature smoothbore Damascus barrels with post front sights, Birmingham proofs and "TO" on the undersides, casehardened breech plugs with dual platinum bands, notch rear sights on the casehardened standing breeches, "SIMMONS" signed on the casehardened back action locks, scroll engraving, swivel mounted ramrods, blued ramrod entry pipes and trigger guards, horn forend caps, and checkered bag shaped wrists. They come in a wood case with a J. Blissett trade label, oak leaf pattern three-way combination flask, 25 bore mold, screwdriver, tow, rod with covered worm, cap tin, and jag.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 95% plus original finish, 95% vivid case colors on the platinum banded breech plug, some minor flaking of the blue, crisp engraving and markings, distinct Damascus twist patterns, and generally only minor age and storage related wear. The stock is also excellent and has crisp checkering and minimal light handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. The repaired case is fine and has some small chips and separation and contact wear on the lining. The accessories are fine.



B) Simmons Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 7 7/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown/casehardened/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1076
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 198
Class: Antique
Description:

Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 95% plus original finish, 95% vivid original case colors on the platinum banded breechplug, loss mostly from some flaking of the blue on the trigger guard tang, crisp engraving and markings, distinct Damascus twist patterns along the barrel, and minimal light age and storage related wear. The stock is also excellent and has crisp checkering and a few faint handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. Overall, this is a very attractive pair of English percussion pistols. They would have served a gentleman well for both defense and in a duel.



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