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  • Lot #1108
Lot #1107
Lot #1109

Lot 1108: Fine Cased and Engraved Pair of European Percussion Muff Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2010

Lot 1108: Fine Cased and Engraved Pair of European Percussion Muff Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2010

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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A) Liege Proofed Folding Trigger Percussion Muff Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: ebony
Stock:
Item Views: 911
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 214
Class: Antique
Description:

Produced without sights, with a Damascus twist barrel, Liege proof on the left side of the breech, serial number on the underside and scroll engraving on the frame. Hammer is lightly checkered, and the grip is fluted, with a leaf pattern near the frame and engraving on the metal buttplate. In a rosewood veneer case with "RP" initial plate, brass wire outlined top, red velvet lining and fitted compartments for the pistols, a combination bullet mold, barrel wrench and nipple wrench, a turned wood cap box with ivory inlay on the top and a turned wood powder container with screw cap.

Rating Definition:

Fine, with a strong Damascus pattern on the barrel and a smooth gray patina on the frame and hammer. Grip is excellent, with some light pressure dents. The case is fine with exception of a short crack on top, the keyhole escutcheon absent and a fine interior. Mechanically excellent.



B) Liege Proofed Folding Trigger Percussion Muff Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/ casehardened
Grip: ebony
Stock:
Item Views: 911
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 214
Class: Antique
Description:

As A.

Rating Definition:

As A.



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