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Lot 230:Pair of Engraved Loffler Percussion Pistols

September 11th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Lot 230:Pair of Engraved Loffler Percussion Pistols

September 11th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$3,750 - $5,500

A) Loffler Percussion Pistol

The lock plate, barrel tang and hammer feature a near full coverage floral scroll deep relief engraving. The lock plate is signed "LOFFLER", a German gunmaker from Hanover, circa 1850. "No. 1" is script marked ahead of the fixed notched rear sight. The barrel has a German silver blade front sight. The spur trigger guard is engraved with a floral scroll pattern and has a pineapple finial. Equipped with a set trigger. The full length stock has a horn forend cap, single barrel wedge with German silver escutcheon, and checkering in the grip area. The ebony ramrod has a German silver tip.

ConditionVery good. The barrel has a dark mottled gray patina with the remaining metal surfaces having an overall smooth gray patina. The stock is also very good showing a number of minor pressure dents and scratches and a deep gouge (underside of forearm) with a few blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerGerman

ModelPercussion

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge50

Barrel7 1/2 inch octagon

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page88

B) Loffler Percussion Pistol

As described in "A", but marked "No. 2".

ConditionVery good. The barrel has a mottled gray patina with the remaining metal surfaces having an overall smooth gray patina. The stock is also very good showing a number of minor pressure dents and scratches and a hairline crack near the lock plate screw head with a few blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.