Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Apr 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 370

Four Antique Pistols

Estimate: $400 - $600

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
single shot deringer, 2-1/2 in. barrel, .41 RF gauge, marked "SOUTHERNER" at barrel top and "BROWN MFG CO/NEWBURYPORT, MASS/PAT APR 9, 1857" at left side, serial number 7959 (matching barrel to frame); small deringer of unknown maker, 2 in. round barrel, "351"? at underside, smooth wood grip; under hammer pocket rifle, 6 in. hexagonal barrel, likely .36 caliber, style of Allen & Thuber, marked "CAST STEEL/POCKET RIFLE", smooth walnut grip; dueling pistol, 10-1/2 in. octagonal barrel, no identifying marks, flourishes on side lock plate  - Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection

Condition

scattered pitting to barrels, heavy wear throughout, splits to wood, some loose components, some markings faint˜
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