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Lot 1326: Pair of Engraved European Percussion Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 6, 2020

Lot 1326: Pair of Engraved European Percussion Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 6, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600

A) Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch flat top round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1333
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 224
Class: Antique
Description:

These pistols appear to be early percussion pistols from France around the 1820s and have "MP" maker's marks on top of the smoothbore barrels at the breech. They have blade front sights, light engraving on the barrels and upper tangs, floral side plates, birds engraved on the trigger guard bows and pommel plates, and urn style trigger guard finials. The stock have pin accented checkering on the wrists.

Rating Definition:

Good overall with gray and brown patina, mild oxidation, distinct engraving and checkering, and general mild wear, including some scratches on the stock. Mechanically fine.



B) Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch flat top round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1333
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 224
Class: Antique
Description:

See "A."

Rating Definition:

Good overall with gray and brown patina, some mild oxidation, distinct engraving and checkering, cracks in the stock at the tail of the lock and to the left of the trigger guard finial, faint crack in the trigger guard tang at the screw, and general mild wear such as some dings and scratches on the stock. Mechanically fine.



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