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Unique Engraved and Gold Inlaid Folding Trigger Percussion Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:325.00 USD Estimated At:850.00 - 1,300.00 USD
Unique Engraved and Gold Inlaid Folding Trigger Percussion Pistol
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Estimate: $850 - 1300
This pistol is engraved on the right side with a field scene with a gold inlaid turkey with a gold wire inlaid border. The left side has a field scene with a gold inlaid peacock. The bottom has gold wire inlaid floral scroll patterns with a demons head. The top has a simple floral scroll pattern with gold wire inlaid. The left side of the barrel has an "E/LG" in a circle proofmark from Belgium and the right side has an "8". The barrel has a large number of slightly angled cuts to act as rifling and a lug at the bottom to unscrew the barrel. Mounted on a checkered walnut stock with shell patterns at the top having a semi-precious stone inlaid on the right side and a German silver buttcap with shell pattern trapdoor.
BBL: 2 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 54 percussion
Finish: blue/nickel
Grips:
Serial Number: 8
Condition: Good, the blue components have a smooth gray patina with some tool marks on the barrel. Most of the gold inlay remains. The repaired hammer and hammer spur are crudely done. The stock is good with some scattered minor marks and the stone is absent from the left side. The buttcap has a bright appearance with some minor dark patina. Mechanically needs work.