GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
CASED PAIR OF PHILADELPHIA DUELING TYPE PISTOLS MADE BY RICHARD CONSTABLECONSTABLEDUELING PISTOLNSN.451) Cal. .45. Overall length 16-1/4", 9-1/2" full oct smooth bbl is faintly marked on the top flat "Constable Philadelphia". This pistol has exquisite engraving on the percussion lock and hammer, lock is marked "Constable". The walnut stock has an ebony nosecap, and well done checkered grip. The furniture and buttcap are beautifully engraved iron. The ebony ramrod appears to be orig, and the gun has a single set trigger. 2) Cal. .45. Overall length 16-1/4", 9-1/2" full oct smooth bbl is stamped on the top flat "Constable Philadelphia". This pistol has exquisite engraving on the percussion lock and hammer, lock is marked "Constable". The walnut stock has an ebony nosecap, and well done checkered grip. The furniture and buttcap are beautifully engraved iron. The ebony ramrod appears to be orig, and the gun has a single set trigger. These pistols are cased with bullet mold, powder measure, screw driver, and James Dixon & Sons Sheffield leather power flask. Early American gun maker Richard Constable was English trained and successor to Booth and Co. operating from 1817 - 1851 in Philadelphia, PA. He made high quality pistols, Dueler Sets and other arms in distinct Philadelphia style. He is highly regarded as to his quality and skill. American made dueler are very rare in comparison with English, French or German origin guns. CONDITION: 1) Like new with all orig finish. The marking on the bbl is worn and hard to read and there is a crack in the stock running from trigger guard to bbl on left side. 2) Like new with all orig finish. Case is good condition and appears to be orig. 49183-31 RGG (4,000-6,000)