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Lot 2:Cased Engraved Pair of Goddard & Co Vest Pocket Percussion Pisto

April 20th, 2012|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 2:Cased Engraved Pair of Goddard & Co Vest Pocket Percussion Pisto

April 20th, 2012|Rock Island, IL
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A) Engraved Goddard & Co Vest Pocket Percussion Pistol

This matching pair of percussion pistols feature a scroll engraved frame and fish head motif hammer. The left side is marked "Goddard & Co" and the right side is marked "London". The muzzle of the barrel has an engraved feather design. The bottom of the barrel and frame are marked with British proofs. Niter blue screw on barrel, folding trigger and hammer, and silver frame. The pistols are fitted with a one-piece finely checkered walnut grip with an engraved silver butt cap and initial/thumb oval. The pair are complete in a wooden case with decorative brass plaque on the lid and brown velvet lining. In the case is a flask, oiler, conical bullet mold and combination nipple/barrel wrench.

Rating definitionFine as period refurbished. The barrel and trigger retain 95% refinished bright niter blue finish. The hammer retains most of the original niter blue finish, which has dulled a bit and has more of a flat blue appearance, and showing wear on the contact areas. The remaining German silver surfaces have dulled a bit with age. The grip is very fine with a few tiny nicks and crisp checkering. The engraving and markings are crisp and clear. The action is very good. The case is good with a slightly warped lid and showing a few minor scratches and dings. The lining is also very good with a heavily worn area on one wall from the flask spout and a small hole in the lining of the lid. The accessories are all very good.
Details
ManufacturerEnglish
ModelMuff
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Barrel1 inch round
Finishblue/silver
Gripwalnut
Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views5068
Catalog page7

B) Engraved Goddard & Co Vest Pocket Percussion Pistol

Described in "A".

Rating definitionFine as period refurbished. The barrel, hammer and trigger retain 90% refinished bright niter blue finish with some thinning on the barrel and wear on the contact areas of the hammer and trigger. The remaining German silver parts have dulled a bit with age and there are a few small tool marks directly behind the barrel. The grip is very fine with a few tiny dings and crisp checkering. The engraving and markings are crisp and clear. The action is very good.
Details
ManufacturerEnglish
ModelMuff
TypeRevolver
ClassAntique
Barrel1 inch round
Finishblue/silver
Gripwalnut
Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views5068
Catalog page7
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