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Lot 3246:Pair of W.J. & R.H. Scott Percussion Saw Handle Pistols

May 15th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3246:Pair of W.J. & R.H. Scott Percussion Saw Handle Pistols

May 15th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,500 - $4,000

A) W.J. & R.H. Scott Pistol

The smoothbore barrels have German silver bead front sights and are marked "W.J. & R.H. SCOTT/ALBANY" at the breech. The upper tangs have notch rear sights. The locks are marked "WARREN/& STEELE/ALBANY" and have scroll engraving. The saw-handle style stocks have pewter forend caps and German silver furniture, and "909" (A) and "910" (B) inventory type tags are fitted to the pommels.

ConditionVery good with dark brown patina and staining on the barrel as well as patches of mild pitting, lighter patina on the lock, minor aged patina on the German silver, and some voids in the pewter cap, mild scratches and dings on the fine stock, and some thin cracks and minor chips. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerAmerican

ModelPercussion

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge40

Barrel10 1/4 inch octagon

Finishbrown/casehardened/German silver

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page142

B) W.J. & R.H. Scott Pistol

See "A."

ConditionVery good with dark brown patina and staining on the barrel along with mild pitting, lighter patina on the lock, minor aged patina on the German silver, a couple divots in the pewter cap, mild scratches and dings on the stock, and some minor chips flakes and repairs on the fine stock. Mechanically fine.