GUN FALL 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
EXCEPTIONAL J.I. DOTTER SINGLE SHOT TARGET PISTOL. J.I. DOTTER TARGET PISTOL NSN .42 CAL Cal. 42. 9" oct bbl is recessed and fitted for false muzzle. Exquisitely engraved in scroll and vine pattern on buttcap, trigger bow assembly, lock and patented breech. Drift adjustable fine target front sight with mechanical elevation adjustment for target rear blade. 1-pc circassian walnut stock deeply incised carved in a Germanic pattern at forend and grip. Adjustable single set trigger. Small identification tag at rear of tang indicating number "2" of a set. PROVENANCE: Estate of Tig Sogian. CONDITION: Spectacular condition overall, with gold banded and addressed bbl with balance in bright nitre blue finish. Coin finished lock, buttcap, trigger bow assembly and rear tang retain almost all of their orig gilt. Deeply figured stock shows numerous small imperfections from period use and case storage with absolutely no material loss whatsoever. Mechanics and bore are exceptional and crisp. A true piece of mechanical art. 50765-3 TDW (3,000-5,000)