Native American, Western, American, and Southern Auction
Fri, May 21, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 983
Cased Pair of Percussion German Dueling Pistols
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
19th century, each octagonal barrel inscribed "I. Freund in Suhl" and with numeral "1." or "2.", engraved brass side plate, trigger guard, and butt plate, recessed hand grips with hatch marks, accompanied by various accessories including bullet mold, ramrod, powder horn, etc.; housed in brass mounted wood case with fitted green felt interior lining, 4 x 18-1/8 x 10-1/8 in. - Provenance: Private Collection, Kingsport, Tennessee
both examples with cracks at barrel ends, some scratches and bumps to wood surfaces, areas of pitting, corrosion, discoloration, and verdigris to metal elements; case with surface wear and abrasions, some cracks and deep scratches throughout, separations through lid top and underside, some staining, fraying, and losses to interior lining, lacking key, partial label remnants at top and side
Condition
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