Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Historic Firearms and Militaria Auction

Thu, Dec 6, 2018 03:00PM EST
Lot 225

Fine Pair Percussion Pistols in Cased Set

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

mid to late 19th century, brass line inlay, figured veneer box with plaque (no monogram), opening to a fitted, upholstered interior; two with single shot, octagonal, 10-1/2 in., reeded, steel barrels, lock plates, triggers, guards, plates, all with carved scrolling leaf decoration, gadrooned walnut grips, with decorated steel buttcaps, no apparent maker or proof marks; together with one patinated copper powder flask; one decorated steel bullet mold; one steel ramrod; one walnut cleaning rod; one steel bristle attachment; one walnut handled spanner; one lidded walnut box; one walnut hammer

Condition

working mechanisms; original fittings, accessories; box with shrinkage cracks at veneer, other abrasions and wear; pistols in very good, refinished condition, light pitting and corrosion at bluing; other wood objects with later varnish; metal objects with light pitting, corrosion