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Lot Description

19th Century Flintlock Pocket Pistol and a Modern Percussion Derringer

1.) .41" caliber. 2.875" barrel length. SN: NSN. Bright metal finish with gold damascened embellishments to the barrel and silver wire inlaid into the walnut stocks. Single shot flintlock smoothbore pistol with floral engraving decorating the upper surface of the barrel. The lockplate is unsigned, and all the iron fittings show border scrollwork. The upper wrist is carved in similar style .Item shows some brush marks from cleaning and polishing. Comes with an iron ramrod and a flint.

2.) .36" caliber. 2.5" barrel length. SN: NSN. Browned finish to the barrel and lock with brass fittings and walnut birdshead grips. Single shot smoothbore percussion pistol of modern manufacture. Item is unsigned.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition Report

1.) Very Good. Bore is Dark with patina throughout. The barrel shows a gray patina overall with some details of the engraving and the damascened embellishments washed out. The silver wire in the stock is tarnished with one curl on the wrist having broken out. Metal work has a brown patina forming over the pommel with bright spots on the triggerguard and the sideplate. The stock is cracked to the left of the barrel through the securing screw for the sideplate. Action is mechanically excellent. There is a scratch on the right edge of the barrel from contact with the flint.

2.) Poor to Fair. Bore is dark with pitting throughout and oxidation at the edges of the breech plug. The metal finish shows brown patina overriding the original brown with some edgewear and mars overall. The brass has a bright finish with some spotted tarnish forming. Stocks have scattered discolorations, mars, and handling wear. Action locks back, but the release of the hammer is sluggish.

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