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Lot #3353
Lot #3355

Lot 3354: N. Vivario-Plomdeur Percussion - Pistol 31 percussion

Magnificent Exhibition Quality Gold Inlaid N. Vivario-Plomdeur Percussion Pepperbox Pistol with Fluted Ivory Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 3354: N. Vivario-Plomdeur Percussion - Pistol 31 percussion

Magnificent Exhibition Quality Gold Inlaid N. Vivario-Plomdeur Percussion Pepperbox Pistol with Fluted Ivory Grips

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Magnificent Exhibition Quality Gold Inlaid N. Vivario-Plomdeur Percussion Pepperbox Pistol with Fluted Ivory Grips

Manufacturer: N. Vivario-Plomdeur
Model: Percussion - Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 31 percussion
Barrel: 2 3/4 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: ivory
Stock:
Item Views: 2669
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 133
Class: Antique
Description:

The frame of the pepperbox has an elaborate gold inlaid scroll pattern. The top of the frame has "N. VIVARIO-PLOMDEUR/ARQr DU ROI A LIEGE" also inlaid in gold. A Liege "ELG" proof is stamped between two percussion nipples. It is a double action pistol with a ring trigger. The fluted barrel cluster is made up of six barrels. The pistol has an all blue finish and is fitted with fluted ivory grips.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The pistol retains 70% bright original high polish blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The grips are very fine with some scattered mild handling marks and a few small hairline stress cracks at the screws. The very fine ivory has an attractive color and grain pattern. Mechanically excellent.



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