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Lot 1518: Pair of Queen Anne Style Nickson Marked Percussion Conversion Pi

Pair of Queen Anne Style Nickson Marked Percussion Conversion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Lot 1518: Pair of Queen Anne Style Nickson Marked Percussion Conversion Pi

Pair of Queen Anne Style Nickson Marked Percussion Conversion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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A) Nickson Marked Conversion Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Nickson
Model: Queen Anne
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 6 inch tapered round
Finish: brown
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 677
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 18
Class: Antique
Description:

This pistol has been converted to percussion and features a cannon muzzle, tapered screw on barrel marked with two number "1" at the breech end where it joins the frame. The frame has a simple engraving pattern, as does the tang. The bottom of the frame is engraved "NICKSON" and there are three recessed proofmarks, oval "crown / I(?)", "SB" in a square and oval "crown / V". The hammer has simple scroll engraving on the side and a fish head on top. The side of the bolster is engraved with a skull head. Iron trigger guard. The stock has floral carving directly behind the tang, wire inlay behind the hammer, decorative silver left side plate with wire inlay border, silver thumb plate and grotesque face buttcap.

Rating Definition:

Very good plus. The metal has a smooth mottled brown patina. There are a few minor dings on the barrel. There is some minor pitting in the area of and on the bolster. The silver has an aged patina. The grip is good with a few minor dings and dents, the wire inlay remains intact and overall has a pleasant hand rubbed finish. The action is fine.



B) Nickson Marked Percussion Conversion Pistol

Manufacturer: Nickson
Model: Queen Anne
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 6 inch tapered round
Finish: brown
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 677
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 18
Class: Antique
Description:

As described in A, but marked "2" on the barrel.

Rating Definition:

Very good plus. The metal has a smooth mottled brown patina. There are a few minor dings on the barrel, mainly ahead of and opposite of the bolster. There is a small area of minor pitting in the area of the bolster. The silver has an aged patina. The grip is good with a few minor dings and dents, the wire inlay remains intact and overall has a pleasant hand rubbed finish. The action is fine.



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