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Lot 528: Engraved Wilkinson Side Lever Double Barrel "Howdah" Pistol

Desirable Finely Engraved Wilkinson Side Lever Double Barrel "Howdah" Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 9, 2022

Lot 528: Engraved Wilkinson Side Lever Double Barrel "Howdah" Pistol

Desirable Finely Engraved Wilkinson Side Lever Double Barrel "Howdah" Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 9, 2022

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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Desirable Finely Engraved Wilkinson Side Lever Double Barrel "Howdah" Pistol

Manufacturer: Wilkinson & Son James
Model: Howda Double Barrel
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 577
Barrel: 6 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1944
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 329
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured c. mid-1870s-1880s. This pistol has rifled barrels, a brass beaded post front sight on the concave rib which is signed "WILKINSON, PALL MALL, LONDON.", London proofs, silver wedge escutcheons, "WILKINSON/PALL MALL/LONDON" signed in a banner on each back action lock, rebounding hammers, English style floral engraving, lanyard ring on the pommel cap, and checkered wrist. These pistols were incredibly popular with the upper class and officers of the British Empire for protection while visiting or stationed in India and Africa. The pistols provided a larger amount of firepower power than almost all revolvers of the time, capable of stopping even the most determined man or beast in their tracks.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retains 70% of the original blue finish and 80% of the vibrant original case colors with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina and a small patch of course brown oxidation at the bottom of the front strap. The grip is also very fine with a few scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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