Sold for $270

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Lot Description

Lot of Two Antique Single Shot Percussion Pistols

1) Bacon Single Shot Percussion Pistol. .33 caliber. 3.875" octagon to round barrel. SN: 8. No finish, two piece smooth walnut grips. Single action ring trigger muzzleloading percussion pocket pistol with center mounted hammer, engraved frame and no sights. Weak Bacon markings on upper left angled barrel flat.

2) Continental Percussion Pocket Pistol. .46 caliber. 2.25" octagonal barrel. SN: NSN. No finish, bag shaped walnut grip. Single shot percussion muzzleloading pocket pistol without sights.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition Report

1) Fair. Bore poor to fair, dark, dirty and pitted. Metal with no finish and moderate oxidation with pitting and discoloration. Engraving weak. Not mechanically functional. Grips worn with dings, mars and chips.

2) Good. Bore fair, oxidized and pitted. Metal with a dull gray patina, lightly cleaned with some light pitting. Mechanically functional. Grip with wear.

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