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Lot 1163:Tipping & Lawden 2B Pistol 30 RF

April 24th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1163:Tipping & Lawden 2B Pistol 30 RF

April 24th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,500 - $3,750

Excellent Cased Tipping & Lawden Sharps Model 2 Four Barrel Pistol

Left side of the frame is marked "TIPPING & LAWDEN / SHARPS' PATENT" round the hammer screw and the right side is unmarked. Pairs of British proofs are stamped on each side of the center flute. Blued barrels and silver plated brass frame. Features the straight breech and straight grip, checkered hammer, smooth trigger, pin and groove sights and brown gutta percha grips. Approximately 2,000 Model 2 pistols were produced in the early 1860s by Tipping & Lawden of Birmingham. Complete with a fancy grain hardwood partitioned case with screwdriver. The interior is lined with blue felt.

ConditionExcellent. The barrel cluster retains approximately 95% plus original blue finish with minor thinning on the sides. The frame retains approximately 98% plus original silver plating. The grips are excellent with a very small chip (left panel at the frame) and some scattered light handling marks overall. The case is very fine with the varnish on the lid beginning to craze and some minor handling marks overall. The interior lining shows some light wear.

Details

ManufacturerTipping & Lawden

Model2B

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge30 RF

Barrel3 inch four

Finishblue/silver

Gripgutta percha

Item LocationRock Island, IL