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Lot 1024: Cased Pair of Sorby Wakefield Marked Percussion Muff Pistols w/

Cased Pair of Sorby Wakefield Marked Percussion Muff Pistols with Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Lot 1024: Cased Pair of Sorby Wakefield Marked Percussion Muff Pistols w/

Cased Pair of Sorby Wakefield Marked Percussion Muff Pistols with Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2011

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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A) Sorby Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Muff
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 1 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1233
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 172
Class: Antique
Description:

This lot consists of a cased pair of Sorby percussion pistols with accessories. Frame has a light scroll engraving with the left side marked "CHAs SORBY" and right side marked "WAKEFIELD". Screw on smooth bore barrel and sliding bar hammer safety. British proofs on barrel and ahead of the folding trigger. Fitted with a checkered grip featuring a German silver diamond inlaid behind the upper tang. Complete with a partitioned case lined with green velvet, a Sykes powder flask, bullet mold with handle, nipple wrench, brush, key, and Hicks percussion cap tin. The top of the lid has a brass circle inlay marked "MR. D.W. SAMES PINNER, MIDDLESEX".

Rating Definition:

Very good. The barrel has a smooth dark patina with numerous shallow tool marks and the remaining metal surfaces having a mottled gray patina. There is some minor flash pitting. The grip is very fine with some minor dings on the butt. Overall the checkering remains crisp. Mechanically fine. The case is very good with two cracks on the lid, some minor handling marks, and some minor wear on the lining.



B) Sorby Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Muff
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 1 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1233
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 172
Class: Antique
Description:

As described in "A".

Rating Definition:

Very good. The barrel has a smooth dark patina and the remaining metal surfaces have a mottled gray patina. The grip is excellent with a few minor handling marks. Overall the checkering remains crisp. Mechanically fine.



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