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Lot 8:Pair of Austrian Percussion Pistols

April 25th, 2009|Rock Island, IL

Lot 8:Pair of Austrian Percussion Pistols

April 25th, 2009|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,800 - $2,750

A) Peterlongo Innsbruck Percussion Military Pistol

Austrian made percussion pistol with a six grooved rifled barrel marked "'PETERLONGO A INNSBRUCK" on the top flat and fitted with a fixed front blade and notch rear sights. Bag shaped grip with iron buttcap and finger sculpted trigger guard. The iron lock plate is unmarked with a plain hammer.

ConditionFine. All metal surfaces have been cleaned to a bright finish at one time and are now beginning to age again. The trigger, trigger guard, tangs and rear sight retain very faint limited traces of case color. There is a minor crack on the side of the hammer. The wood is very fine with some minor scratches, dings, dents and nicks. There are a few moderate gouges. The marking is clear and crisp.

Details

ManufacturerPeterlongo

ModelPercussion

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge52

Barrel8 inch part octagon

Finishbright

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page7

B) Peterlongo Innsbruck Percussion Military Pistol

As described in A).

ConditionFine. The metal surfaces have been cleaned to a bright finish at one time and are now beginning to age again. The tangs, trigger guard, barrel band and trigger retain very faint limited traces of case color. There is a minor crack in the buttcap. The wood is very fine with some minor nicks, dents and scratches. The marking is clear and crisp.