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Lot #154
Lot #156

Lot 155: Two English Double Barrel Percussion Pistols

Two Engraved and Gold Inlaid English Double Barrel Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2017

Lot 155: Two English Double Barrel Percussion Pistols

Two Engraved and Gold Inlaid English Double Barrel Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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A) John Blissett Side by Side Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 48
Barrel: 3 1/8 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2424
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 73
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured by John Blissett in the early Victorian Era with a bead front sight, "JOHN BLISSETT. 321 HIGH HOLBORN. LONDON." on the rib, gold inlaid bands at the breech, fine scroll and floral engraving, a "WM 2243" collection style mark on the right barrel, London proofs, half-cock safeties, checkered grip, silver thumb plate, and cap box in the pommel cap.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 25% original case colors and otherwise smooth brown and gray patina and some light pitting. The stock is fine with a chip on the right, some gaps at the edges, crisp checkering, and minor scratches. Mechanically excellent.



B) D. Egg Turn-Over Pistol with Screw-Off Barrels and Silver Inlaid Grip

Manufacturer: Egg
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 1 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2424
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 73
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured by Durs Egg's shop around the time of his death in 1831. "D Egg/LONDON" is inlaid in gold on the left side of the action. The breech areas are numbered "3" and "4" indicating it was likely part of a pair and have standard proofs on the opposite sides. There are fine English scroll and border engraving patterns throughout. The grip has inlaid silver floral and scroll patterns and a silver pommel cap with a patch box. The latter has several small hallmarks including "EP."

Rating Definition:

Fine overall with 60% period refurbished blue finish on the barrels, essentially all of the gold and silver, dark brown patina mixed with 25% case colors on the action and hammer, and minor handling wear.



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