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Deluxe quality single-shot percussion dueling/target pistol signed “Made for E. R. Morris by J. Ha

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,500.00 USD
Deluxe quality single-shot percussion  dueling/target pistol signed “Made for E. R.  Morris by J. Ha
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Deluxe quality single-shot percussion dueling/target pistol signed “Made for E. R. Morris by J. Happoldt, Charleston SC” on barrel and marked “J. Happoldt” on lock. The pistol shows very high grade English quality banknote scroll engraving on lock, tang, triggerguard. The pistol is stocked in select quality walnut and shows a gold plaque engraved at wrist and a fancy engraved silver escutcheons around the barrel key. The pistol is approx. .45 caliber smooth bore, with 8-7/8” medium heavyweight octagon barrel. 14-1/2” overall. The pistol remains in very good plus original condition showing 75-85% original brown on the barrel, some spotting staining and jst beginning areas of erosion and pinprick pitting. The lock shows 40-60% case hardening going to brown with some feint colors mixed in. The stock is very good plus to near fine with sharp checkering, minor scratches and light use. The triggerguards show 40-60% original bright blue. The action is crisp, and the pistol shows little use. A very fine quality pistol that would rival English and continental arms of the era. The Code of Honor: Dueling in America by Ellen N. Murry, which features the collection of Col. Orbelo, page