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Lot #288

Lot 287: Pair of Perry Side by Side Boxlock Flintlock Pistols

Fine Pair of Engraved and Silver Mounted Perry Side by Side Screw Barrel Boxlock Flintlock Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 287: Pair of Perry Side by Side Boxlock Flintlock Pistols

Fine Pair of Engraved and Silver Mounted Perry Side by Side Screw Barrel Boxlock Flintlock Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $8,000
Price Realized:
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A) Perry Double Barrel Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 3 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1166
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 257
Class: Antique
Description:

These late 18th century pistols are from c. 1780 by William Perry and have "CF" silversmith marks and Birmingham hallmarks on the pommel caps (date code not legible). The cannon style barrels screw off for reloading and are numbered 1-4, and the breech sections on the actions are also correspondingly numbered and marked with London proof and view marks. The pistols have broad frizzens, double pans, sliding covers for the left pans, single cocks, relief scroll and floral patterns, "PERRY.LONDON" on the right sides, lion and floral pattern silver pommel caps, and silver wire inlaid grips.

Rating Definition:

Fine with gray and brown patina, mild oxidation and pitting, mild overall wear, attractive aged patina on the silver, and crisp designs. The refinished grip is also fine and has some small spots of loose or absent wire, some faint filler, and mild handling wear. Mechanically fine.



B) Perry Double Barrel Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 3 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1166
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 257
Class: Antique
Description:

See "A".

Rating Definition:

Fine with gray and brown patina, mild oxidation and pitting, mild overall wear, attractive aged patina on the silver, and crisp designs. The refinished grip is also fine and has some pieces of loose or absent inlay and general mild handling and storage wear. Mechanically fine.



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