Fall Southern Estates and Collections - Session II
Wed, Oct 27, 2021 10:00AM EDT
Lot 517
Two Continental Black Powder Percussion Pistols
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Property of a Florida Collector
Description:
Two Continental Black Powder Percussion Pistols, one marked 'OG' on underside near trigger, on one side near barrel, and top of handle, and stamped 'J' top of barrel above trigger, 9 in. barrel, overall length: 16 in. (very worn condition, pitting and rust to metal, small dent to end of barrel, old marks, scratches, and age cracks to wood, hammer missing), the other unmarked, with decorative brass and carved wood elements, 13 in. barrel, overall length: 21 in. (extremely worn condition, pitting and rust to metal, ram rod replaced, end of handle missing, hammer mechanism loose and missing screws, old marks, scratches, and age cracks to wood).Measurements: Length: of largest 4 in. x Width: 21 in. x Depth: 2 1/8 in.
Condition:
Vintage condition, see description.