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Lot #142

Lot 141: Two Screw Barrel Percussion Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two Screw Barrel Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Lot 141: Two Screw Barrel Percussion Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two Screw Barrel Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: November 30, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) Magnificent B. Woodward & Son London Large Bore Screw Barrel Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Pocket Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 65
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1665
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 31
Class: Antique
Description:

Top barrel flat marked "B. WOODWARD & SON, LONDON" with excellent tight scroll engraving on the frame, top tang, around the trigger guard and on the butt cap. British proofs on barrel and frame along with "2" ahead of the folding trigger. Hand checkered deluxe grade walnut grip with blank initial plate and engraved cap compartment. Comes with a barrel wrench.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The pistol retains 85% original case colors vibrant in flashes otherwise faded to an even gray. The trigger and tang screw retain most of the original attractive niter blue finish. The grip is excellent with a few mild blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.



B) Engraved Tryon Philadelphia Brass Frame Percussion Screw Barrel Pistol

Manufacturer: Tryon - George W. of Philadelphia
Model: Percussion Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 1 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1665
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 31
Class: Antique
Description:

Scroll engraved brass frame marked "TRYON" on the left and "PHILADELPHIA" on the right with two British proofs, "33" and "RH" stamped ahead of the folding trigger. Underside of barrel also has a British proof. Checkered grip with engraved sliver cap and blank initial oval. Comes with barrel/percussion nipple wrench.

Rating Definition:

Very good. The barrel is now a mottled blue/brown polished patina. The brass has been polished bright. The grip is excellent with a few minor blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Action needs work as hammer does not release properly when trigger is pulled.



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