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Lot #186

Lot 185: Two Engraved European Pocket Pistols

Two Engraved European Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Lot 185: Two Engraved European Pocket Pistols

Two Engraved European Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,700

A) Double Barrel Pinfire Pistol with Carved Grip and Purse

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Double Barrel- Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 7.65 mm pinfire
Barrel: 2 3/8 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/bright
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1113
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 56
Class: Antique
Description:

This compact firearm has the appearance of a scaled down howdah pistol. It features plain side by side barrels that tip down for reloading using an under lever latch. The action has floral designs, and the carved designs on the dark grip coordinate nicely. It has no fixed sights, dual triggers, and dual hammers. It comes with a small coin purse style holster.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The barrels retain 70% of the original blue finish with some minor scratches and patches of pitting/oxidation. The bright components remain partially bright with patches of oxidation. The grip is very fine with only slight handling marks. The action is fine.



B) Gold Embellished St. Etienne Box Lock Percussion Muff Pistol with Wire Inlaid Grip

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 1 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue/gold
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1113
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 56
Class: Antique
Description:

This small pistol is marked "In Rle Bonneforo" on the right side and "a St. Etienne" on the right. It has light engraving designs and borders on the frame, plain and floral golden bands at the breech end of the barrel, and a burled walnut grip with silver wire inlaid designs.

Rating Definition:

Fair. The metal surfaces have primarily a brown patina with 75% plus of the gold banding remaining on the barrel. The grip is fine with 15% of the silver wire inlay remaining and some small dings. The action is fine.



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