July 13-15, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/13/2021
Percussion "Gentleman's Pistol" built by one of the Peterman Family (Father Lewis or Son Abraham) who had a gunshop right next to the famous Krider Store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1840 to 1880. Laminated pattern octagon smoothbore barrel with silver blade front sight and notched rear sight with "Philad" stamped on barrel flat. Percussion lock with patent breech ignition with lock marked "Peterman" with single trigger control. Walnut checkered stock with silver escutcheon plates and iron hardware having spur with formed butt. CONDITION: Metal fading to a plum brown with some surface corrosion and discoloration. Wood has dark finish with aged handling and usage marks. Dark pitted bore with good mechanics. DLM
Item Dimensions: L: 17"
Caliber/Bore
.52 Smoothbore