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 LOT 68
Le Petit Protector Style “Le Petit Gardian” Ring Gun with Case - NSN, 4 mm pinfire cal., 1/2 inch cluster bbl., bright/nitre blue finish. This is an example of a unique 19th century style custom made pinfire ring gun which was subsequently made by unknown parties in the 20th century. These ring pistols are oddities and appeal to collectors purely as conversation pieces. The band of the ring has a light floral type engraving and is marked “LE PETIT GARDIAN”. This ring gun features a small hand rotated 5-shot pinfire cartridge cylinder that must be removed for loading/unloading. The pins of the cartridges are struck by the base of the hammer (any pinfire cartridge is obsolete). Includes an unmarked jewelry style case with cartridge block and one pinfire cartridge. CONDITION: Very fine as custom made, retains 90% plus of the nitre blue with the remainder mostly bright, some light wear, and crisp engraving. Mechanically fine. The case is fine with some mild wear. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 69
Engraved Henry Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistol - NSN, 41 cal., 2 1/2 inch irregular bbl., brown/blue/ casehardened finish, walnut stock. Blade front and notch rear sights, with a pair of German silver bands bordering the breech and “DERINGER/PHILADELa” on top, and a “P” on the upper left. Flourishes of floral scroll engraving are present on the German silver and iron, including the lockplate which is also marked “DERINGER/PHILADEL”. There is a blank German silver escutcheon on the wrist. CONDITION: Fine, retains 80% plus of the original brown finish and mostly bright German silver with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina. The wood is very good with a few minor chips and hairline cracks, and moderate flaking of the varnish. Will only hold at full cock if the hammer is rocked back a second time, otherwise mechanically functions fine. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 LOT 70 N. Curry & Bro. San Francisco Retailer Marked Engraved Henry Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistol - NSN, 44 cal., 2 inch irregular bbl., brown/ blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The top barrel flat is marked “N. CURRY & BRo/SAN FRANCo CALa/AGENTS”. Born in Ireland and operating in Philadelphia from 1837 to 1852, Charles Curry sold arms in San Francisco from 1852 until his death in 1863, becoming sole West Coast agent for Deringer in 1858, a position he left to his sons, Nathaniel and John (N. Curry & Bro.) Blade front and notch rear sights, with a pair of German silver bands bordering the breech and “DERINGER/PHILADELa” on top, and a “P” on the upper left. Flourishes of floral scroll engraving are present on the German silver and iron, including the lockplate which is also marked “DERINGER/ PHILADEL”. “EH” is marked on the wrist escutcheon. CONDITION: Good, showing mostly a mottled brown-grey patina and bright German silver with some mild pitting around the nipple. The hammer shows a period repair. The stock is fair with a couple hairline cracks, detached sliver on the right edge (included), and general moderate wear. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,300 - 1,900
LOT 71
Cased Engraved
Robbins & Lawrence
Co. Leonard’s Patent
Pepperbox Pistol - Serial
no. 2086, 28 cal., 4 1/2
inch ribbed bbl., brown/
blue finish, hardwood
grips. Manufactured in
the 1850s with bead and
notch sights, “ROBBINS &
LAWRENCE CO.” on one rib,
“WINDSOR. VT” on another
rib, and “LEONARDS
PATENT. 1849” on another
rib. The frame and breech
has scroll engraving. The
barrel group unscrews for
loading. Includes a fitted
hardwood case Robbins & Lawrence powder flask, cap tin, and lead projectiles.
CONDITION: Very good, showing mostly a smooth grey-brown patina with a few scattered patches of light pitting and crisp engraving. The grips are fine with some scattered minor dings and chips in the varnish. Mechanically needs adjustment as the ring trigger does not consistently engage the mechanism. The case and remaining accessories are all very good with a few scattered minor dings.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 72
C. Curry San Francisco Retailer Marked Engraved Henry Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistol - NSN, 41 cal., 2 1/2 inch irregular bbl., brown/blue/ casehardened finish, walnut stock. The top barrel flat is marked “C. CURRY/SAN FRANCo CALa/AGENT”. Born in Ireland and operating in Philadelphia from 1837 to 1852, Charles Curry sold arms in San Francisco from 1852 until his death in 1863, becoming sole West Coast agent for Deringer in 1858, a position he left to his sons, Nathaniel and John (N. Curry & Bro.) Blade front and notch rear sights, with a pair of German silver bands bordering the breech and “DERINGER/PHILADEL” on top. Flourishes of floral scroll engraving are present on the German silver and iron, including the lockplate which is also marked “DERINGER/PHILADELa”. CONDITION: Very good, showing traces of original brown and blue finishes mixed with a grey patina, mostly bright German silver, and the balance mostly a smooth grey patina with some mild oxidation around the nipple. The stock is good with a few hairline cracks, mild wear, and some scattered minor dings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500 LOT 73 N. Curry & Bro. San Francisco Retailer Marked Engraved Henry Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistol - NSN, 41 cal., 3 inch irregular bbl., brown/ blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The top barrel flat is marked “N. CURRY & BRo/SAN FRANCo CALa/AGENTS”. Born in Ireland and operating in Philadelphia from 1837 to 1852, Charles Curry sold arms in San Francisco from 1852 until his death in 1863, becoming sole West Coast agent for Deringer in 1858, a position he left to his sons, Nathaniel and John (N. Curry & Bro.) Blade front and notch rear sights, with a pair of German silver bands bordering the breech and “DERINGER/PHILADEL” on top. Flourishes of floral scroll engraving are present on the German silver and iron, including the lockplate which is also marked “DERINGER/PHILADELa”. CONDITION: Very good, showing traces of the original brown and blue finishes, primarily on the bottom of the barrel/breech, with the balance a smooth grey patina and mostly bright German silver. The lightly sanded revarnished wood is fair with a few stabilized hairline cracks and some scattered minor dings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
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