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Lot 1326:Pair of Engraved European Percussion Pocket Pistols

June 6th, 2020|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1326:Pair of Engraved European Percussion Pocket Pistols

June 6th, 2020|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,100 - $1,600

A) Pocket Pistol

These pistols appear to be early percussion pistols from France around the 1820s and have "MP" maker's marks on top of the smoothbore barrels at the breech. They have blade front sights, light engraving on the barrels and upper tangs, floral side plates, birds engraved on the trigger guard bows and pommel plates, and urn style trigger guard finials. The stock have pin accented checkering on the wrists.

ConditionGood overall with gray and brown patina, mild oxidation, distinct engraving and checkering, and general mild wear, including some scratches on the stock. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerEuropean

ModelPercussion

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge58

Barrel4 1/2 inch flat top round

Finishbright

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page224

B) Pocket Pistol

See "A."

ConditionGood overall with gray and brown patina, some mild oxidation, distinct engraving and checkering, cracks in the stock at the tail of the lock and to the left of the trigger guard finial, faint crack in the trigger guard tang at the screw, and general mild wear such as some dings and scratches on the stock. Mechanically fine.