- CASED PAIR OF BELGIAN PERCUSSION
CASED PAIR OF BELGIAN PERCUSSION DUELING PISTOLSCased Pair of Belgian Percussion Dueling Pistols, 19th c., Belgian proof marks to barrel, burled walnut stock, the hammer, lockplates, pommel, and trigger guard with foliate designs, rifled octagonal barrel with fluting, fitted brass-inlaid rosewood case with numerous implements barrel l. 10 in., case h. 3 1/4 in. w. 19 1/4 in., d. 12 in.
- CASED PAIR OF ENGRAVED BELGIAN
CASED PAIR OF ENGRAVED BELGIAN PERCUSSION PISTOLSCased pair of engraved Belgian percussion pistols , approximately .44 caliber, with Liege proofs, foliate vine engraving with game bird panels on the left side, folding trigger, period ivory grips, and fitted rosewood case, 3" barrels. SN # 372
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Condition:
Overall very good condition, a few age cracks in grips, few small chips to grips, case is relined and with a few small spots of veneer loss and small section of bottom board replaced.
- CASED PAIR OF FRENCH PERCUSSION
CASED PAIR OF FRENCH PERCUSSION DUELING PISTOLSCased pair of French percussion dueling pistols , approximately .50 caliber, with carved walnut stock and checkered grip, the forend with relief carved floral and foliate decoration, with a gutta percha and iron butt cap, finely engraved side plate with winged design, foliate engraved trigger guard, numbered 1 and 2, in a fitted case with various accoutrements, to include powder flask, rosewood handled screwdriver, bullet mold, etc. 9" Damascus barrels.
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Condition:
Overall fine condition, fitted case is lacking lid, fading to lining.
- CASED PAIR OF ENGRAVED EUROPEAN
CASED PAIR OF ENGRAVED EUROPEAN PERCUSSION PISTOLSCased pair of engraved European percussion pistols , approximately .45 caliber, with scroll engraved frame, inscribed VJ , within an oval on underside of frame behind folding trigger, walnut grip with relief carved folate decoration, and butt with scalloped edge, 3 5/8" damascus screw barrels.
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Condition:
Overall very good condition, minor handling marks to grips, interior of case is relined.
- CASED PAIR STAUDENMAYER PERCUSSION
CASED PAIR STAUDENMAYER PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOLS Early 19th c., London, folding triggers, walnut handles, decorative engraving, silver insets engraved with crown and initial "F", makers marks under the barrel, manufacturer name on the side, one marked "1" on each piece of twist-off barrel, enclosed in book-form box case with bone shield emblem engraved "Carry", 4.625"l (pistol), 8.5"l x 5.5"w x 2.25"h (box)
- PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS. American
PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS. American or European 19th century. .70 caliber 6'' octagonal barrels with damascus finish case-hardened finish on the locks and hammers figured walnut stocks. Retain better than 75% of original damascus finish and case colors good old finish on the stocks. Actions are a bit stiff.
- PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS. European
PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS. European 1st half-19th century. Octagonal damascus barrel engraved lock plates with marks ''ELG'' and ''46'' with crowned ''AF''. Hidden spur triggers. Figured wood grips. 8''l. overall.
- CASED PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH PERCUSSION
CASED PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH PERCUSSION SALON PISTCASED PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH PERCUSSION SALON PISTOLS, both are/have: .50 caliber, 8" octagonal Damascus steel barrel (rifled), relief carved walnut half length stock, scroll engraved iron furniture, trigger guard with finger extension, makers name in gold on top of barrel flat "Matheu & Gunther a Paris" and on lock languets all in fitted English walnut case. No FFL required.
- PAIR OF EUROPEAN PERCUSSION PISTOLSPair
PAIR OF EUROPEAN PERCUSSION PISTOLSPair of European percussion pistols , approximately .52 caliber, with relief carving of a cornucopia behind the barrel tang, scroll engraved brass furniture, with hammer stalls/cap protectors, horn tipped ramrods, 6 7/8" barrels.
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Condition:
Overall fine condition, as expected handling marks, one with short crack in stock between barrel and side plate,
- Pair of Belgian Percussion Pistols
Pair of Belgian Percussion Pistols .50 caliber 9.5" octagonal Damascus pattern?barrel with flared muzzle. Engraved patent breech; engraved back-action percussion locks.?Single-set trigger. Checkered wood stocks with carved lion at tip of stock?and empire-style butt with engraved caps. Condition: Pistols are excellent however they have been silver plated and the silver is beginning to peel in some areas.
- PAIR OF BELGIAN DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION
PAIR OF BELGIAN DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION PISTOLSPair of Belgian double barrel percussion pistols , .22 caliber, with walnut bag grips, floral engraved box locks, shell form cap box lid, crown over AF proof on barrel (August Francotte), right barrel of each gun stamped 4 , 1" barrels.
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Condition:
Overall very good condition. Gun #1 -small crack in wrist. Gun #2 - small spliced repair to left trigger.
- PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS. LePage
PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS. LePage Paris 19th century. .72 caliber 7 3/4'' octagonal barrels checkered walnut stocks. Wear and some damage one with cracked grip one with broken hammer (piece is still present) scattered oxidation and pitting.
- MATCHED PAIR OF BELGIAN PERCUSSION
MATCHED PAIR OF BELGIAN PERCUSSION PISTOLSMatched pair of Belgian percussion pistols, approximately .45 caliber, with scroll engraved locks, ebony bag grips with cap compartments, Liege proof marks, folding triggers, offset hammers, 2" damascus barrels. Serial #5948
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Condition:
Overall very good condition. #1 - slight surface pitting to left lock, small scratches to grip. #2 - Minor surface freckling.
- Pair Percussion Dueling Pistols
Pair Percussion Dueling Pistols French, early 19th century, 8-1/2 in. octagonal barrels, about .50 cal., set triggers, checkered walnut stock, iron mounts with finely engraved trigger guard, barrel tang, hammer and inlaid wing; no permit required,
- Pair of Percussion Dualing Pistols
Pair of Percussion Dualing Pistols Engraved barrels checkered grips unmarked.L 12''E
- TWO PERCUSSION PISTOLS, 19TH C.Two
TWO PERCUSSION PISTOLS, 19TH C.Two percussion pistols, 19th c. , to include a Belgian example with brass cannon barrel, walnut bag grips, barrel - 3 1/4"; the other with scroll engraved lock, folding trigger, and fluted walnut grips, 3" barrel.
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Condition:
Brass barrel - does not stay cocked, abrasions to grips. Other - good condition.
- PAIR OF BELGIAN BACK ACTION PERCUSSION
PAIR OF BELGIAN BACK ACTION PERCUSSION PISTOLSPair of Belgian back action percussion pistols , approximately .48 caliber, with foliate scroll engraved German silver furniture, Liege proof on Damascus barrels, walnut stock with checkered grip, 7" octagonal barrels.
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Condition:
Barrels are rifled. Overall fine condition, one pistol missing hammer spur.
- Cased Set of Belgian Percussion
Cased Set of Belgian Percussion Pistols 54 caliber rifled 11" tapered round barrels. With raised engraved soldier standing with a pole arm on top of barrel at breech. Raised engraved lock plate with soldier holding a pole arm. Engraved brass furniture checkered walnut stock with empire-style butt.? Pistols are?housed in a French form fitted mahogany case with rosewood accessories and?maroon lining. Condition: Both pistols with nice light patina and are very sharp and crisp.? Accessories are excellent.? Case is very nice.? Stocks are excellent and interesting; the tips appear to be replaced at first glance but on careful examination they are as made.
- Two antique percussion cap pistols
Two antique percussion cap pistols one with hexagonal barrel the other double barrelled both AF.
- PAIR OF BELGIAN BOXLOCK PERCUSSION
PAIR OF BELGIAN BOXLOCK PERCUSSION PISTOLSPair of Belgian boxlock percussion pistols , approximately .55 caliber, with engraved frames, folding triggers, fitted ebony and bone grips, 3" damascene decorated screw barrels.
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Condition:
Overall good condition, one with repaired break to grip, crack at screw in lower tang. Other - line in grip.
- PAIR OF THOMPSON BRASS BARREL PERCUSSION
PAIR OF THOMPSON BRASS BARREL PERCUSSION PISTOLSPair of W. Thompson brass barrel percussion pistols , approximately .54 caliber, with foliate scroll engraved locks, trigger, barrel tang, and trigger guard, the lock inscribed W. Thompson , the barrels with crown and BPC proof, walnut stocks with checkered grips, ebonized ramrods, 5 3/8" octagonal barrels.
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Condition:
Overall fine condition, one with faint crack forward of the lock screw on opposing side, minor handling marks.
- TWO PAIRS OF CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION
TWO PAIRS OF CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION BOOT OR POCKET PISTOLS Circa 1850s, both with rifled round barrels (2-3/4 in. and 2 in.), recessed triggers, ribbed ebony (?) grips; the smaller pocket pistols are stamped with Belgian E over LG proofs.
- Pair of Folding Trigger Single-Shot
Pair of Folding Trigger Single-Shot Percussion Muff Pistols .34 cal. 1.5'' round screw barrels. Engraved frames wih folding triggers ivory grips. Barrels with ELG proof marks and are numbered 104. Condition: All metal is sharp and crisp with a nice brown patina.
- PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS. American
PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS. American mid 19th century. Unmarked but attributed to Martson & Knox. Octagonal nickel plated barrels and walnut bag grips. Consecutive S/n 84 and 85. 8 1/4''l. overall.
- CASED PR IRISH ENGRAVED EDWARD
CASED PR IRISH ENGRAVED EDWARD DODSON PISTOLSFine cased pair of Irish engraved Edward Dodson percussion pistols , approximately .52 caliber, with checkered walnut bag grips, barrel flat inscribed Dodson Louth , cross scepter proof, German silver scroll engraved frame, folding trigger, the fitted case with various accoutrements including a John Dixon oiler, ramrod with jag, nipple wrench, bullet mold, etc., 3" octagonal screw barrel.
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Condition:
Overall fine condition, #1 barrel is slightly odd line with tightened, interior label on case is a modern replacement, lid has been broken off at hinges.
- TWO PERCUSSION PISTOLSTwo percussion
TWO PERCUSSION PISTOLSTwo percussion pistols , to include an Allen & Thurber double action bar hammer pistol, .38 caliber, with walnut bag grips, together with a bullet mold/barrel wrench, 3" octagonal to round screw barrel, SN #334, and an English pocket pistol, approximately .44 caliber, with BPC scepter proof, foliate engraved box lock, and walnut bag grips, 1 5/8" barrel.
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Condition:
Allen - overall good condition, some light pitting. Other - light pitting, large loss to left side of grip, crack in right side of grip, screw added to barrel tang.
- A PAIR OF MATEL FANNER TOY PISTOLS
A PAIR OF MATEL FANNER TOY PISTOLS With holster.
- Two Middle Eastern percussion cap
Two Middle Eastern percussion cap pistols with damascened barrels m.o.p. inlaid stocks and crudely carved overall.
- Pair of Belgian Perccussion Boxlock
Pair of Belgian Perccussion Boxlock Single Shot Muff Pistols .45 cal. 2.375'' barrels walnut grips with silver inlays Condition: Very good condition. They are void of finish and small portions of the inlay is loose or missing. The guns are housed in a modern walnut display box.
- PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS. William
PAIR OF PERCUSSION PISTOLS. William Lowe Chester England 1st half-19th century. Approximately .60 caliber smoothbore 6 1/4'' octagonal barrel engraved lock and trigger guard checkered walnut stock. Good older finish only minor corrosion.
- Double-barrel percussion pistol
Double-barrel percussion pistol early 19th c. 7"l.
- A Pair of Antique English Percussion
A Pair of Antique English Percussion Dueling Pistols 19th c. octagonal barrel carved walnut with acanthus leaf marked "R.T." and "1" or "2" on top of barrel but with sliding cartouche marked "A.R." opening to reveal spare ball barrel length 8 in.
- PAIR OF ENGLISH PERCUSSION BOOT
PAIR OF ENGLISH PERCUSSION BOOT PISTOLS Circa 1850 English boot pistols, walnut grip, recessed trigger, ornately engraved receiver.
- Pair percussion belt pistols: large
Pair percussion belt pistols: large caliber (possibly .80), 5-5/8 in. octagonal barrels, finely checkered wooden grips, finely engraved butt plates, marked on tang "E. London/London Wall", articulated and hinged metal ramrods, each 11 in. Metal with 80-90 percent original surface, one screw replaced (rough edges), original belt clips. Private Collection
- TWO PISTOLS Engraved percussion
TWO PISTOLS Engraved percussion pistol and a flintlock; 16 in.
- FINE PAIR CASED FRENCH PERCUSSION
FINE PAIR CASED FRENCH PERCUSSION DUELING PISTOLSwith 10'' Damascus steel octagonal barrels, ornate scroll work engraved on hammers, upper tangs, trigger guards, butt caps, and lockplates. Marked ''Chaubet a Bordeaux'' on lockplates, both barrels with partially exposed hallmarks with carved andfluted walnut stocks. Includes mallet, implements for loading and cleaning the pistols, powder flask marked "BAP", cap box, bullet molds and more. Case: 3 1/8" high, 17 1/4" long, 10 3/4" deep. Pistols: 16" long, barrels: 9 3/4" long. Exteriorbox with chipping, missing name plate on lid, soiling to interior lining on the lid. Pistols with oxidization to barrels, some indentations to wooden surfaces, one with a wood chip to lower stock. Provenance: Property from a FairfieldCounty Estate.
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