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Lot 1237: Connecticut Arms Hammond Bulldog Single Shot Pistol

Extremely Rare Factory Engraved Connecticut Arms & Manufacturing Co. Hammond Bulldog Single Shot Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 27, 2022

Lot 1237: Connecticut Arms Hammond Bulldog Single Shot Pistol

Extremely Rare Factory Engraved Connecticut Arms & Manufacturing Co. Hammond Bulldog Single Shot Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 27, 2022

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Extremely Rare Factory Engraved Connecticut Arms & Manufacturing Co. Hammond Bulldog Single Shot Pistol

Manufacturer: Connecticut Arms & Manufacturing Co
Model: Bulldog
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44 RF
Barrel: 4 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1858
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 182
Class: Antique
Description:

Connecticut Arms manufactured approximately 8,000 of these pistols following the Civil War. Some sources state production only ran from 1865 to 1868 while others indicate it continued into the 1880s. This is the first we have brought to auction with period type scroll and border engraving. The top of the barrel is marked "CONNECTICUT ARMS & MANF'G Co NAUBUC CONN," and the top of the breechblock is marked "PATENTED OCT. 25. 1864/HENRY HAMMOND." The Henry Hammond marking is not standard and was engraved rather than stamped. The serial number is marked on the left side of the grip frame under the grip and the back side of the left grip. It has a round blade front sight, and a notch in the breechblock release button serves as the rear sight.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 20% of original blue finish and strong case colors and otherwise mostly smooth gray and light brown patinas, minor spotting, crisp engraving and markings, and mild overall wear. The grips are also fine with aged coloration, crisp engraving, and mild handling wear. Mechanically excellent. Writer cannot recall ever having offered another example, extremely rare!



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