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Lot 258: Cased Pair of Williams & Powell Percussion Muff Pistols w/ Acces

Cased Pair of Williams & Powell Percussion Muff Pistols with Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Lot 258: Cased Pair of Williams & Powell Percussion Muff Pistols w/ Acces

Cased Pair of Williams & Powell Percussion Muff Pistols with Accessories

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2013

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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A) Williams & Powell Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Williams & Powell
Model: Double Action Revolver
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 1 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1865
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 61
Class: Antique
Description:

Produced without sights, with light border engraving on the muzzle, "WILLIAMS/& POWELL" on the left side of the breech, "LIVERPOOL" on the right, scroll engraving on the frame and a sliding half-cock safety for the centrally mounted hammer. With a smooth one piece bag shaped grip, fitted with a German silver inscription oval on the back. In a brown felt lined hardwood case, with a blank brass inscription panel on the lid, nickel finished cap tin and oiler, single cavity mold with cutter, brass powder flask and 8 cast lead bullets.

Rating Definition:

Good as period refinished. The barrel shows a mixed brown patina, and the frame 70% of its period replated silver finish, with a well aged patina on both the silver and the underlying brass. The grip is very good, with mild dents. The case is fair, with some cracking and warping of the lid, fading and wear on the lining, and scattered handling marks. Barrel is wedged on, otherwise mechanically very good.



B) Williams & Powell Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Williams & Powell
Model:
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 1 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1865
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 61
Class: Antique
Description:

As described in A.

Rating Definition:

Good as period refinished, with a mixed gray and brown patina on the blue finished components and 80% of the replated silver on the frame, showing a mixed well aged patina and mild handling marks overall. Grip is fair as repaired, with a mended chip on the right side near the wrist. Mechanically very good.



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