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Collector's Lot of Two European Pistols

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:475.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,700.00 USD
Collector's Lot of Two European Pistols
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Estimate: $1200 - 1700
A) In operation from 1885 to 1890, George Kynoch leased the arms factory of William Tranter following the latter's retirement, producing a revolver with Henry Schlund that began with Tranter's dual trigger design before evolving to a different pattern. Blade and notch sights, with "KYNOCH GUN FACTORY ASTON" on top of the barrel and "PATENT MODEL" on the top strap. Checkered upper trigger and smooth lower trigger, with checkered grips and swiveling lanyard ring.
BBL: 6 inch solid rib
Stock:
Gauge: 455
Finish: blue
Grips: hardwood
Serial Number: 139
Condition: Very good, with 30% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina, mild rust concentrated on the grip cap, bright edge wear and scattered handling marks. Grips are good, with moderate wear, mild dents and scratches. Mechanically functions, but is loose and needs work.
- B) Blade and notch sights, with a single wide breechblock for both barrels, a pair of checkered hammers, and a single trigger with a sliding block to fire the barrels sequentially. Marked "BREVET/REMINGTON" on the left, "E.M.&L. NAGANT/LIEGE" in a circle and "BREVET/NAGANT" on the right, with a checkered grip and swiveling lanyard ring.
BBL: 5 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 9 mm
Finish: blue
Grips: hardwood
Serial Number: 178
Condition: Very good, with 30% of the original blue finish, showing areas of gray patina, brown spotting, bright edges and scattered handling marks. Grips are good, with moderately worn checkerings, scattered mild dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.