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Lot 143: Two European Pepperbox Percussion Pistols

Two European Pepperbox Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 143: Two European Pepperbox Percussion Pistols

Two European Pepperbox Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Belgian A. Jansen Percussion Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 48
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: brown/bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 4678
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 33
Class: Antique
Description:

Each Damascus barrel is numbered to its corresponding bolster. There are four barrels with a Liege "ELG" proof and "crown/F" proof stamped between barrels 1 and 2. A safety is positioned behind the floral engraved ring trigger. The front grip strap is marked "MARIRTTE/BREVETE". The frame and back strap are floral scroll engraved with "A. JANSEN AROr/DU ROI/BRUXELLES" marked on top of the frame. Fitted with nicely figured smooth walnut grips featuring an engraved screw.

Rating Definition:

Good. The revolver has a mottled gray patina with the barrels retaining much of the Damascus pattern. The grips are very good with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



B) French Dessagne Damascus Percussion Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 3 inch round
Finish: brown/bright
Grip: ebony
Stock:
Item Views: 4678
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 33
Class: Antique
Description:

Each Damascus barrel is numbered to its corresponding bolster. There are four barrels which are rifled. A crown proof is stamped between barrels 4 and 1. The frame and back strap are floral scroll engraved with the back strap also having the inscription "Perfectionne par Dessagne a St. Etienne". The serial number is stamped behind the ring trigger with the barrel cluster numbered to the gun. Fitted with smooth grips featuring an engraved screw.

Rating Definition:

Very good. The barrels retain half of the Damascus pattern with a smooth brown patina. The remaining metal surfaces have a mottled gray patina. The grips are good with a few hairline stress cracks and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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