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Lot 269:Cased Unzueta e Hijos Santander Double Barrel Pinfire Revolvers

August 26th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 269:Cased Unzueta e Hijos Santander Double Barrel Pinfire Revolvers

August 26th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Exceptional Cased Pair of Deluxe Engraved and Gold Inlaid Unzueta e Hijos Double Action Pinfire Revolvers

A) Unzueta e Hijos Revolver

Pinfire revolvers were the first widely used metallic cartridge handguns and were popular in Europe in the mid-19th century. This deluxe pair is certainly among the finer examples and is the finest pair manufactured by Unzueta e Hijos (Unzueta & Sons) of Santander on the north coast of Spain. They were manufactured around the 1860s. The barrels have gold bands at the muzzles, bead front sights on raised bases, "UNZUETA E HIJOS SANTANDER" and scroll patterns in gold inlay, and octagonal breech sections. The cylinders and frame have relief engraved scroll patterns with textured backgrounds. The front of the cylinders also have "B.U." The "A" gun has "1" on the cylinder and breech face. The hammers and triggers have straw colors. The revolvers also have ejector rods on the right and lanyard loops. The later custom made case also contains a cleaning rod and a screwdriver.

ConditionVery fine with 90% original straw colors on the hammer, light aging on the gold, 80% original blue finish, gray and brown patina on the balance, and minor wear on the grips. Mechanically excellent. The relined case is very good and has mild storage wear.
Details
ManufacturerEuropean
ModelPinfire
TypeRevolver
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge11 mm
Barrel4 3/4 inch part octagon
Finishblue/gold/straw
Gripantique ivory

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2098
Catalog page260

B) Unzueta e Hijos Revolver

See "A." Provenance: The Dr. Gerald Klaz Collection; Property of a Gentleman

ConditionVery fine with 85% original straw colors on the hammer, light aging on the gold, 70% original blue finish, gray and brown patina on the balance, and minor wear on the grips. Mechanically excellent. This is a beautiful, matched pair of pinfire revolvers. You don't often find pinfire revolvers with this quality and level of embellishment.
Details
ManufacturerEuropean
ModelPinfire
TypeRevolver
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge11 mm
Barrel4 3/4 inch part octagon
Finishblue/gold/straw
Gripantique ivory

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2098
Catalog page260
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