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Lot #2269

Lot 2268: Pair of European Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2017

Lot 2268: Pair of European Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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A) European Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 52 percussion
Barrel: 6 7/8 inch flat top round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1703
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 168
Class: Antique
Description:

These pistols have some scroll engraving on the brass and raised carving but have no identifying markings. The use of hammer stalls/cap protectors suggests they were made in Central Europe. They have modern blade front sights.

Rating Definition:

Fine as period refinished with 70% of the blue on the barrel, nitre blue visible on the breech, gray patina on most of the lock, aged patina on the brass, ill-fitting pommel cap, chipping at the butt, a crack at the rear lock screw, and various scrapes and dings. Mechanically fine.



B) European Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 52 percussion
Barrel: 6 7/8 inch flat top round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1703
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 168
Class: Antique
Description:

See A.

Rating Definition:

Fine as period refinished with 75% of the blue on the barrel, fire blue on the breech and bolster, gray patina on most of the lock, aged patina on the brass, small slivers absent at the bottom of the lock and side plate inlets, sunken front of the side plate inlet, and various scrapes and dings. Mechanically fine.



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