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Darian & Martin Mid-19th C. Perc. Belt Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Darian & Martin Mid-19th C. Perc. Belt Pistol
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Mid-19th Century English Percussion Belt Pistol, by Darian & Martin, .50 cal., 5-1/2'' octagonal barrel marked ''London'' with nickel silver front sight bead, and two silver bands at breech; lightly engraved lockplate, hammer and upper tang; full-length checkered walnut stock, with nickel silver lightly decorated trap in butt for additional percussion caps; left side features belt clip. Condition is very good. Barrel remains mostly bright with light corrosion to center portion. Only the lightest traces of finish remain to triggerguard, which appears to have been cleaned at one point. Stock is good with small fissure emanating from bottom portion of belt clip screw, as well as small loss just above clip. Action and bore are good. Est.: $400-$600. (Antique)