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LOT 3379
Cased Pair of Engraved Casehardened B. Woodward
& Son Over/Under Swivel Barrel Percussion Pistols
-A) Woodward Pistol - NSN, 36 cal., 2 inch round bbl., casehardened finish, walnut grips. The frame features fine floral scrollwork and border engraving and is signed “B. WOODWARD & SON” in a banner on the left side. The fish engraved hammer has a sliding safety. A wide leaf motif band is engraved on
both barrels at the breech. Both barrels and bolsters are stamped with Birmingham proofs. The one-piece grip has
fine checkering, scroll and border engraved grip cap with compartment and a blank silver initial oval. With a wooden case shared with “B”. The case contains a conical bullet mold, lead rounds, a nipple wrench, a cap container, a case key and a small powder flask.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% vivid original case colors. 95% original nitre blue remains on the trigger. The grip is excellent with crisp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with a minor crack on the lid, minor handling/ storage marks, and some typical high spot wear on the
lining. B) Woodward Pistol - NSN, 36 cal., 2 inch round bbl., casehardened finish, walnut grips. See “A.”
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus vivid original case colors. 85% original nitre blue remains on the trigger. The grip is excellent with crisp checkering overall.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Richard P. Mellon Collection.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
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