December 16, 17, & 18, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2020
Lot consists of (A) Percussion brass barreled pistol in two stages with dual wedding rings at girdle, diminutive front sight, and notch integral with tang. Drum conversion to percussion, with lock converted en suite. Horn nosecap. Ramrod retained by reinforced ferrule. Bag gripped stock of new manufacture and mounted with brass furniture. CONDITION: Good. Brass has a tarnished patina look. Wood has normal bumps and bruises throughout and a few chips. Horn nosecap with some insect damage. Action works appropriately, bore is good with some patina. (B) European military percussion pistol, likely of German manufacture. Patent breech conversion. Lock converted en suite. Very faint "(Crown) / BT" on left side of breech, "N.6 J.H." parallel with bore. Blade front sight. Furniture a mixture of brass and iron. Non-rotatable lanyard ring at butt. Someone has carved "WF" into left sidepanel. CONDITION: Good. Brass with a dark patina, iron has acquired a deep chocolate patina with flashes of gunmetal grey. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is very good with some oxidation throughout and evidence of conversion at rear. EW
Barrel Length
(A) 12" (B) 8"
Caliber/Bore
(A) .60 Percussion (B) .70 Percussion
Manufacturer
(Both) European
Model
(Both) Percussion Pistols