October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/23/2019
These pistols are of fine quality with beautiful, finely executed octagonal Damascus barrels featuring eight flutes. The actions are engraved with foliage, center hung percussion hammers with finely checkered thumb pieces, engraved pop-out triggers. Serial numbers 408 and 409. Ivory butts with finely executed scrimshaw initials. Accessories include polished bullet mold with nipple wrench and barrel key, barrel shaped ivory percussion cap box, ivory powder flask with screw-on top. Rosewood veneered case with beautiful mustard colored original lining. CONDITION: Virtually as new. Pristine Damascus barrels, hammers, and frames retaining nearly all their original bright polish. Ivory butts with some age cracking but no significant damage. Nipples retain some original finish. The Liege proofs on left flat on breech. Actions appear to be excellent. Bores appear to be unfired. Accessories are pristine. Lining of case nearly perfect. Exterior of case excellent, with brass escutcheon. One of the best cased sets of ivory mounted pistols we have cataloged. MZ
Accessories
Wooden Case, Bullet Mold, Cap Container, Powder Container
Caliber/Bore
.460 Smoothbore