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Lot #145
Lot #147

Lot 146: Lebeda Engineering LLC. Elgin Pocket Watch Percussion "Pistol"

Interesting Lebeda Engineering LLC. Elgin Pocket Watch Percussion "Pistol"

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2020

Lot 146: Lebeda Engineering LLC. Elgin Pocket Watch Percussion "Pistol"

Interesting Lebeda Engineering LLC. Elgin Pocket Watch Percussion "Pistol"

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Interesting Lebeda Engineering LLC. Elgin Pocket Watch Percussion "Pistol"

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Single Shot
Type: Other
Gauge: 4.5 mm
Barrel: 2 7/8 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 2830
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 144
Class: Antique
Description:

Developed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, by Lebeda Engineering LLC. The frame of the pistol is a hollowed-out Elgin pocket watch, with a cocking piece in lieu of the winding knob, a manually set niter blue trigger bar at 10 o'clock, a barrel extending out at the 6 o'clock position, and the hands permanently at 5 minutes to midnight. Elgin National Watch Co. was the largest manufacturer of pocket watches in the United States and were in operation from 1864 to 1968. The barrel has an integral nipple to accept a single charge for a cap gun, and is manually loaded with a .177 inch BB. The combination of percussion cap and muzzle loaded ball makes this neither a firearm, nor is it considered an "any other weapon". A small unmarked jewelry case is included.

Rating Definition:

Very good as custom made. The watch body shows scattered small dings and scratches associated with a vintage watch carried in the pocket, surface scratches on the crystal, and visible chip on the white porcelain face. Case is excellent.



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