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Lot 358: Three Underhammer Percussion Pistols

Three Underhammer Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Lot 358: Three Underhammer Percussion Pistols

Three Underhammer Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2009

Estimated Price: $750 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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A) Scarce A.W. Spies "Mississippi Pocket Rifle" Underhammer Pistol

Manufacturer: Spies A W
Model: Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1486
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 78
Class: Antique
Description:

Fixed sights, with the frame marked "A.W. SPIES MISSISSIPPI POCKET RIFLE". Border and scroll engraving on the frame. Smooth one piece grip, with contoured back, square butt, and oval silver plates on the sides.

Rating Definition:

Fair. The right side of the barrel and frame are pitted, with a mixed brown patina on the left. Grip is very good, with some light pressure dents and scuffs. Mechanically very good.



B) Gibbs Tiffany & Company Underhammer Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Underhammer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 5 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1486
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 78
Class: Antique
Description:

Barrel is stamped "TIFFANY" on the left flat. Mainspring trigger guard, with a smooth hammer spur. Smooth grip with a birds head butt.

Rating Definition:

Good, with hints of the original blue finish among the brown patina, a number of dents, and pitting concentrated around the muzzle and nipple. Grip is good, with some cuts and pressure dents. Mechanically good.



C) Unmarked Underbarrel Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Underhammer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1486
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 78
Class: Antique
Description:

Decorative German silver band at the breech, brass plate on underside of frame, with smooth spur and trigger. One piece smooth grips with bulbous butt.

Rating Definition:

Good, with a mixed brown and gray patina, an aged color to the silver and scattered light dings and spotting. Some light dings on the grip. Mechanically very good.



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