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Lot of 3 19th Century Handguns

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD
Lot of 3 19th Century Handguns
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Lot of Three (3) 19th Century Handguns: (1) European Double Barrel Boxlock Percussion Pistol, #50, approx. .44 cal., 4-1/8'' round barrels marked ''Gussstahl'' (''Cast Steel'' in German) on top and serial number and proofmarks underneath, plain steel frame with serial number and proofmark, matching twin hammers and triggers, plain triggerguard, one-piece European hardwood grip. Condition is good to very good retaining no original metal finish with occasional light peppering and dings to barrels; grips are smooth and solid. Actions are crisp; bores appear dark. (2) European Double Barrel Boxlock Pinfire Pistol, #2, approx. .44 cal., 4-5/16'' tip-up round barrels with shotgun style top and bottom ribs and small brass pin front sight, frame engraved in a basketweave pattern with raised dots and marked ''2'' (perhaps one of a pair), engraved barrel release lever, hammer strikers are exquisitely formed as lion heads with finely checkered thumb spurs, twin triggers, carved and fluted one-piece European hardwood grip, flat metal buttplate with finial. Condition is very good showing faint original twist pattern finish to barrels, occasional dings, sharp engraving and an overall gunmetal gray color. Grip is smooth and solid showing nice color. Actions are tight; bores are clean with light rifling. (3) American Blue Jacket No. 2 ''Suicide Special'' Spurtrigger Cartridge Revolver, NVSN, .22 cal., 2-5/8'' round barrel marked ''Pat. March 25, 1871'' on top, solid frame marked ''Hopkins & Allen Mfg. Co.'' and ''Blue Jacket No. 2'' on top strap, floral engraving on barrel, frame and fluted 5-shot cylinder, two-piece hardwood grips. Condition is good retaining approx. 25% original nickel plating mixed with scattered roughness and discoloration. Grips are hobbyist replacements. Action functions but cylinder does not turn; bore is dark. Est.: $500-$750/lot. (Antique)