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Lot 3549:Pair of Younge Percussion Pocket Pistols

December 5th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3549:Pair of Younge Percussion Pocket Pistols

December 5th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$950 - $1,600

A) Younge Pocket Pistol

These boxlock percussion pocket/muff pistols are signed "YOUNGE" on the left side of the German silver rounded actions and "Sheffield" on the opposite sides and have turn-off barrels, Birmingham proofs, mainly scroll engraving, silver lion mask pommel caps, silver wire and floral inlays on the sides of the checkered grips, and blank silver thumb plates.

ConditionGood with mostly bright German silver action, aged patinas on the silver, mottled gray and brown patina on the barrel and hammer, slight crack in the frame from contact with the hammer, and mild overall wear. The refinished grip is very good and has mostly crisp checkering, a sliver of wire absent on the left, and minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerBritish

ModelPercussion

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge45

Barrel1 3/4 inch round

Finishblue/bright/silver

Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page266

B) Younge Pocket Pistol

See "A." Provenance: Peter Sparks; The Milan J. Turk Collection

ConditionGood with mostly bright German silver action, aged patinas on the silver, mostly smooth gray and brown patina on the balance, battered barrel, and mild overall wear. The refinished grip is very goodand has mostly crisp checkering, some small slivers of wire lose, absent, or replaced and minor dings and scratches. Mechanically fine.