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Lot #299

Lot 298: Cased Pair of Engraved Roper Percussion Double Barrel Pistol

Cased Pair of Engraved Roper, Halifax Percussion Double Barrel Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 298: Cased Pair of Engraved Roper Percussion Double Barrel Pistol

Cased Pair of Engraved Roper, Halifax Percussion Double Barrel Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,750 - $4,250
Price Realized:
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A) Roper Double Barrel Pistol

Manufacturer: Roper
Model: Percussion Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 3 1/8 inch solid rib
Finish: casehardened/blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1316
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 262
Class: Antique
Description:

These c. 1830-1840s pistols are marked "ROPER/HALIFAX" on the upper tangs and feature smoothbore barrels, pierced platinum plugs, concave ribs with bead front sights, notch rear sights, swivel mounted ramrods, scroll engraving, dual triggers, blank silver wrist escutcheons, finely checkered grips, and compartments in the pommels. The fitted hardwood case contains a cylindrical powder flask, cap tin, "WD" and "No 66" marked ball mold with integral nipple wrench and sprue cutter, and a wrench.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 75% plus of the original case colors, nearly all of the original blue remaining on the under-rib, 50% original blue on the trigger guard and pommel cap, and general minor wear. The excellent grip has minor dings and scratches and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are very good with mild age and storage related wear.



B) Roper Double Barrel Pistol

Manufacturer: Roper
Model: Percussion Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 3 1/8 inch solid rib
Finish: casehardened/blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1316
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 262
Class: Antique
Description:

See "A."

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 85% plus of the original casehardened finish, nearly all of the original blue on the under-rib, 80% original blue on the grip cap, 30% original blue on the trigger guard, crisp engraving, and general minor overall wear. The grip is excellent and has some minor marks and scratches and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.



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