GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
LOT OF THREE ANTIQUE ENGLISH FLINTLOCK & PERCUSSION PISTOLS. ENGLISH 3 FLINT & PERCUSSION PISTOLS NSN, NSN, NSN 45, 36, 45 1) RICHARD''S BOXLOCK SIDE HAMMER PERCUSSION PISTOL. Cal. 45. Small muff pistol with 5" oct bbl, brass boxlock frame, side hammer with folding trigger & checkered1-pc walnut grip that has cap box in the butt. CONDITION: Fair, no orig finish remains with scattered rust on the bbl & dark brass patina on the frame & tangs. Grips has a couple of small chips, shows wear, mechanics are fine. 2) SMITH 3-BBL TAP ACTION FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Cal. about 36. Tiny pocket pistol with 2" rnd screw bbls numbered 4, 5 & 6, obviously the second gun of a pair. Boxlock action has center hammer with sliding safety, marked "SMITH" on the left side and "LONDON" on the right side. Mounted with 1-pc flat side walnut grip with very fine checkered rear edge. CONDITION: Very good, no orig finish remains with steel parts mottled silver/gray patina with some fine pitting on the bbls & trigger guard. Frame is a medium brass patina. Grip is fine, shows light wear. Mechanics are fine. 3) MORTIMER CENTER HAMMER SINGLE SHOT FLINTLOCK MUFF PISTOL. Cal. about 45. Boxlock action with sliding safety & folding trigger & 3" screw bbl. Marked on left side "H.W. MORTIMER / LONDON" AND "GUN MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY" on the right side. Mounted with smooth, 1-pc, flat side walnut grip. CONDITION: Very good, no orig finish remains being an overall smooth mottled gray patina. Grip is sound with a few nicks. Mechanics are fine. PROVENANCE: The Dr. Robert G. Cox Estate Collection. CONDITION: See above. 50019-323 JR173 (1,500-2,500)
ENGLISH PEPPERBOX NSN 32 CAL
ENGLISH F/L BOXLOCK NSN 44 CAL