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Lot #1141

Lot 1140: Unique Cased Pair of Miniature Goddard & Co. Box-Lock Percussion

Unique Cased Pair of Miniature Goddard & Co. Box-Lock Percussion Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Lot 1140: Unique Cased Pair of Miniature Goddard & Co. Box-Lock Percussion

Unique Cased Pair of Miniature Goddard & Co. Box-Lock Percussion Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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A) Goddard & Co. Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Muff
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 23
Barrel: 7/8 inch round
Finish: niter blue/bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1909
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 67
Class: Antique
Description:

This matching pair of percussion pistols feature a scroll engraved frame and fish head motif hammer. They are tiny with 7/8 inch barrels and a total length of only 3 3/4 inches. The left side of each pistol is marked "Goddard & Co", and the right side is marked "London". The muzzle of the barrels has an engraved feather design. The bottom of the barrels and frames are marked with British proofs. The barrel, folding trigger, and hammer are niter blued and fitted to a German silver frame. The pistols are fitted with one-piece, finely checkered, bag shaped, walnut grips with engraved German silver butt caps and initial/thumb ovals. The pair are complete in a wooden case with decorative brass plaque on the lid and brown velvet lining. The case contains a flask, oiler, conical bullet mold, balls, and combination nipple/barrel wrench.

Rating Definition:

Fine 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 has slight wear on the contact areas. The 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.



B) Goddard & Co. Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Muff
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 2 1/4 inch
Barrel: 7/8 inch round
Finish: niter blue/bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1909
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 67
Class: Antique
Description:

As described in "A".

Rating Definition:

Very similar to A but with some additional minor marks on the frame near the junction with the barrel.



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