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Lot #3152
Lot #3154

Lot 3153: Pair of Scottish Percussion Belt Pistols

Finely Engraved Pair of Murdoch Marked Scottish Highland Style Percussion Belt Pistols with Scarce German Silver Stocks

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2018

Lot 3153: Pair of Scottish Percussion Belt Pistols

Finely Engraved Pair of Murdoch Marked Scottish Highland Style Percussion Belt Pistols with Scarce German Silver Stocks

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2018

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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A) Murdoch Marked Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 5 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/bright
Grip: engraved German silver
Stock:
Item Views: 1615
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 64
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in the Victorian era. This matching pair has elaborate acanthus scroll, Celtic rope, and British martial patterns. The top of the grip has a crest of a female griffin sergeant over a torse. They are equipped with blade and notch sights, traditional ball triggers, belt hooks, and have ramshorn pommels with threaded picks.

Rating Definition:

Fine with dark brown patina mixed with traces of bright original blue finish and light oxidation on the barrel and lock, aged patina on the German silver, absent ramrod and hammer screw head, and generally crisp markings and engraving. Mechanically fine.



B) Murdoch Marked Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 5 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/bright
Grip: metal
Stock:
Item Views: 1615
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 64
Class: Antique
Description:

Rating Definition:

Fine with traces of original blue finish and otherwise dark brown patina mixed with mild oxidation on the barrel and lock, aged patina on the German silver, and mostly crisp markings and engraving. Mechanically fine.



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