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Collector's Lot of Two American Antique Pistols

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:550.00 USD Estimated At:1,300.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Collector's Lot of Two American Antique Pistols
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Estimate: $1300 - 1800
A) One of approximately 3,000 manufactured in the 1860s. The sides of the frame have the patent date and address markings around the hammer screw. Grips are numbered to the gun. Consignor notes state that pepperbox was once part of a collection belonging to noted firearms expert Norm Flayderman.
BBL: 3 inch fluted
Stock:
Gauge: 22 RF
Finish: nickel
Grips: rosewood
Serial Number: 1871
Condition: Fine. The barrel cluster retains 40% original nickel finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. The brass has an attractive patina with traces of original silver plating in the protected areas. The grips are good with a small chip missing near the bottom and some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
- B) Manufactured circa 1863 to 1888. Two line address/Elliot patent dates on top of the barrel cluster. Matching serial number on the frame and barrels.
BBL: 3 inch fluted
Stock:
Gauge: 22 RF
Finish: blue
Grips: rosewood
Serial Number: 1112
Condition: Very good plus. The derringer retains strong amounts of original blue finish in and around the protected areas with the balance a smooth brown patina. The grips are fine with some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.