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Lindsay "Young America" Superposed Double Charge Percussion Pocket Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Lindsay  Young America  Superposed Double Charge Percussion Pocket Pistol
One of approximately 200 produced between 1860 and 1862. Equipped with a single barrel and trigger, dual hammers and nipples. In use, the barrel is loaded twice, with the right and left hammers firing the front and rear loads, respectively. Engraved lion and eagle design on the left barrel flat and scroll design surrounding "LINDSAY’S / YOUNG-AMERICA / MAN'F’D. BY. / J. P. LINDSAY - MAN’F’G CO. / NEW-YORK" on the right. The patent information and serial number are marked on the bottom flat of the barrel. An engraved hound is on the right side of the brass frame near the spur trigger and a stag is on the left. Smooth grips and a brass half-moon blade front sight and notch groove rear sight.
BBL: 4 inch ribbed octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 38
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 670


Very good, with traces of the blue finish remaining, thinning closer to the frame and a silver gray patina forming. Light pin prick pitting on the barrel near the muzzle. The brass frame is excellent with a dark mustard patina. The smooth grips are fine with exception of tiny chips at the toes and light handling marks. Mechanically fine.