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Lot #1301

Lot 1300: Cased Pair of Trulock & Son Two-Shot Percussion Pocket Pistols

Cased Pair of Finely Engraved William Trulock & Son Breech Loading Box Lock Double Barrel Turn-Over Percussion Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 4, 2019

Lot 1300: Cased Pair of Trulock & Son Two-Shot Percussion Pocket Pistols

Cased Pair of Finely Engraved William Trulock & Son Breech Loading Box Lock Double Barrel Turn-Over Percussion Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 4, 2019

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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A) Trulock & Son Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Irish
Model: Percussion Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 2 1/16 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 889
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 153
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured around 1820-1840 by William Trulock & Son at 9 Dawson Street in Dublin. The right side of the actions has "DUBLIN," and the left side has "TRULOCK/& SON." A has "H/114" on one barrel, and B has "H/113" (Irish registration marks). The barrels and breeches are also numbered "1" and "2" on B and "3" and "4" on A. The screw-off smoothbore barrels also have bands of engraving at the muzzles, and the actions have folding triggers, scrollwork, border engraving, and scaled hammers. The narrow grips have fine checkering and silver escutcheons. They come in a hardwood case with Trulock & Son trade label, barrel key, small powder flask, and Eley cap tin.

Rating Definition:

Very good with smooth gray patina and crisp engraving and markings. The grip is also fine and has partially smoothed checkering, light marks, and minor edge wear. Mechanically excellent.



B) Trulock & Son Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Irish
Model: Percussion Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 2 1/16 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 889
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 153
Class: Antique
Description:

As described in "A."

Rating Definition:

Very good with smooth gray patina throughout, distinct engraving and markings. The grip is also fine with lightly worn checkering, collector type marks, and minor edge wear. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are good with moderate age and storage related wear, including cracks in the case, a section of the interior case trim absent, dents on the flask, and minor bending of the key. This is an attractive pair of Irish pocket pistols by one of Dublin's best makers.



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