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Lot 231:Percussion Derringer Pistol from the White Collection

December 6th, 2019|Rock Island, IL

Lot 231:Percussion Derringer Pistol from the White Collection

December 6th, 2019|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,500 - $3,500

Engraved and Silver and Gold Accented Percussion Derringer Pistol from the Alvin White Collection

The breech, tang, lock, and silver furniture are engraved with primarily scroll and border patterns. There are no identifying markings, but the pistol is from the White Collection and presumably was made by Master Engraver Alvin A. White. The breech also has a pair of gold bands. The nicely figured stock has diamond checkering. Provenance: The Alvin White Collection

ConditionFine with traces of blue finish and otherwise smooth brown patina and mild oxidation on the barrel, traces of original case colors and gray patina on the breech, minor aging of the gold bands, light gray patina on the lock, and aged patina on the silver. The stock is as very fine and has crisp checkering, attractive figure, a hairline crack on the left, and minor scratches. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerUnknown

ModelDerringer

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge45

Barrel2 5/8 inch flat top round

Finishblue/casehardened/silver

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page141