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Lot #336
Lot #338

Lot 337: Cased Pair of Joseph Lang Double Barrel Percussion Pistols

Very Fine Cased Pair of Engraved Joseph Lang Double Barrel Box Lock Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2020

Lot 337: Cased Pair of Joseph Lang Double Barrel Percussion Pistols

Very Fine Cased Pair of Engraved Joseph Lang Double Barrel Box Lock Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2020

Estimated Price: $6,000 - $9,000
Price Realized:
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A) J. Lang Side by Side Pistol

Manufacturer: Lang J
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 3 5/8 inch solid rib
Finish: casehardened/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2360
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 281
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured circa 1840-1852. Signed "J. LANG 7 HAYMARKET LONDON" on the concave ribs which have post front sights, border engraving at the muzzles, notch rear sights on top at the breech, dense scroll engraving, London proof and view marks, cap compartments in the pommels, swivel mounted ramrods, and finely checkered stocks with vacant silver wrist escutcheons. The case contains cap tins, oilers, balls, "24" marked ball mold, nipple wrench, screwdriver, and tow.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 85% plus original case colors and 70% original blue finish remaining, spots of slight oxidation, and generally only light age and storage related wear. The grip is also very fine and has crisp checkering and minimal handling wear. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are very good with mild wear.



B) J. Lang Side by Side Pistol

Manufacturer: Lang J
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 3 5/8 inch solid rib
Finish: casehardened/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2360
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 281
Class: Antique
Description:

See "A."

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 90% plus original case colors and 70% original blue finish remaining, minimal light handling and storage wear, and some small spots of minor oxidation. The grip is also very fine and has crisp checkering and minimal handling wear. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are very good with mild wear. This is a very fine pair of pistols. Most of the very minor wear present appears to be from age rather than use. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.



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