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Lot #3185

Lot 3184: Cased Pair of W. Sharp Percussion Duelling Pistols

Cased Pair of W. Sharp Percussion Duelling Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2016

Lot 3184: Cased Pair of W. Sharp Percussion Duelling Pistols

Cased Pair of W. Sharp Percussion Duelling Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2016

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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A) W. Sharp Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 65
Barrel: 9 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1298
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 99
Class: Antique
Description:

The floral scroll engraved lock plate is signed "W. SHARP." The scrollwork extends to the fish sculpted hammer, barrel tang and breech plug. The trigger guard has a military motif engraving and a pineapple finial. The smooth barrel has a brown twist pattern, and the trigger guard has a high polished blue finish with the remaining metal surfaces casehardened. Equipped with fixed sights, sliding hammer safety and a set trigger. The half stock has fine checkering on the grip area and a single barrel wedge. The wooden ramrod has a brass tip. The partitioned case is lined with green felt , has a folding brass handle and holds the following accessories: bullet mold, leather body powder flask, combination tool with pick, percussion caps, two piece cleaning rod with 3 attachments and case key.

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrel retains 95% refurbished brown finish showing some thinning to a gray. Strong and attractive Damascus patterns. The trigger guard retains 90% high polished blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The remaining metal surfaces retain 97% refinished case colors. The stock is very good showing a minor crack between the lock plate and trigger guard and some minor handling marks with overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine. The case is very good with minor handling/storage marks overall and some minor wear to the lining. The body of the powder flask is cracked and indented, otherwise the accessories are fine.



B) W. Sharp Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 65
Barrel: 9 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1298
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 99
Class: Antique
Description:

As described in "A."

Rating Definition:

Very fine. The barrel retains 95% refurbished brown finish showing some thinning to a gray. Strong attractive Damascus patterns The trigger guard retains 85% original high polished blue finish showing flaking turned to a brown. The remaining metal surfaces retain 97% refinished case colors. The stock is excellent with some scattered minor handling marks. Overall the checkering is crisp. Mechanically fine.



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