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Collector's Lot of Two Screw Barrel Percussion Pistols

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Collector's Lot of Two Screw Barrel Percussion Pistols
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Estimate: $1800 - 2500
A) Top barrel flat marked "B. WOODWARD & SON, LONDON" with excellent tight scroll engraving on the frame, top tang, around the trigger guard and on the butt cap. British proofs on barrel and frame along with "2" ahead of the folding trigger. Hand checkered deluxe grade walnut grip with blank initial plate and engraved cap compartment. Comes with a barrel wrench.
BBL: 2 1/4 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 65
Finish: casehardened
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 2
Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 85% original case colors vibrant in flashes otherwise faded to an even gray. The trigger and tang screw retain most of the original attractive niter blue finish. The grip is excellent with a few mild blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.
- B) Scroll engraved brass frame marked "TRYON" on the left and "PHILADELPHIA" on the right with two British proofs, "33" and "RH" stamped ahead of the folding trigger. Underside of barrel also has a British proof. Checkered grip with engraved sliver cap and blank initial oval. Comes with barrel/percussion nipple wrench.
BBL: 1 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 44 percussion
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 33
Condition: Very good. The barrel is now a mottled blue/brown polished patina. The brass has been polished bright. The grip is excellent with a few minor blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Action needs work as hammer does not release properly when trigger is pulled.