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Lot 86: Silver Egg-Shaped Shell Housing a Concealed Percussion Pistol

Unique Silver Egg-Shaped Repoussé Shell Housing a Concealed Percussion Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2021

Lot 86: Silver Egg-Shaped Shell Housing a Concealed Percussion Pistol

Unique Silver Egg-Shaped Repoussé Shell Housing a Concealed Percussion Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2021

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Unique Silver Egg-Shaped Repoussé Shell Housing a Concealed Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 3/8 inch round
Finish: nitre blue/German silver
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 2504
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 85
Class: Antique
Description:

An unmarked, concealed percussion pistol seated inside a repoussé two-piece silver egg-shaped shell with floral patterns on the outside. The pistol consists of a small barrel that loads from the top with a trigger mechanism below and a sideways spring loaded hammer that hits the base of the barrel where a percussion cap can be placed.

Rating Definition:

Fine, retaining 75% plus nitre blue finish on the pistol mechanism with some light patches of surface pitting inside. Mechanically excellent.



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