November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Anton Escherich is recorded in Baltimore circa 1859-1867, and was the father of both Francis and Ferdinand Escherich; Francis would follow in his fathers footsteps circa 1869-1871. Double barrel percussion construction with German silver mushroom front sight, flat rib engraved "A. ESCHERICH BALTIMORE" with bands of wrigglework engraving over breech and at muzzle. Darkwood ramrod with bone tip retained by a single ferrule and a clever little spring loaded retainer. Breeches engraved with florals and scroll, including an interesting tendril over the "blowouts". Boxlock action with further scroll, and a deeply relief cut vignette of a hunter with his fox catch over his shoulder, trigger guard with a hunter smoking his pipe in preparation for a hunt. Flated butt of an elongated octagonal buttcap with scroll en suite. Accompanied by a folder of research on Anton Escherich, comprising an inventory sheet, photos, and photocopies of "Gunsmiths of Maryland" by Hartzler and Whisker showing this pistol. CONDITION: Overall very good. Barrels have some browning remaining, approximately half, with some spots of oxidation. Lock is very good, essentially gunmetal grey with some oil staining and a few spots of oxidation. Grip excellent with some handling marks and impressions, minor chip at toe. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with a minimum of oxidation. A nice American double barrel. EMW
Caliber/Bore
.54 Percussion
Manufacturer
Anton Escherich
Model
Double Barrel Pistol
Paperwork
Folder of Provenance