CASED PAIR OF HOWELL TRAVELER’S PISTOLS.

CASED PAIR OF HOWELL TRAVELER’S PISTOLS. Cal. 50. 6-3/8” oct. bbls. Saw handle grips. Marked “W. T. HOWELL / & CO” on the lockplates & “PHILADELPHIA” on the bbls. There are also two silver bands at the rear of the bbls. Howell was the son of & successor to Thomas Howell. William worked in Philadelphia from 1837 –1847. The casing is undoubtedly American & probably done for Howell. It is lined with maroon velvet & has fitted compartments for an eagle flask, a bullet mold, & a cleaning rod. Unreserved compartments hold some cast balls, a cap tin, & a key, which does not operate the lock. CONDITION: Fine with little sign of use. Bbls have a gray patina with hints of color showing through light surface rust. Stocks show only tiny marks. Eagle flask retains about 80% of its bright brown & blue finish. Case is fine, although the lock is not functioning. 4-57284 FS123 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3058	$5,175.00	CASED PAIR OF HOWELL TRAVELER’S PISTOLS. Cal. 50. 6-3/8” oct. bbls. Saw handle grips. Marked “W. T. HOWELL / & CO” on the lockplates & “PHILADELPHIA” on the bbls. There are also two silver bands at the rear of the bbls. Howell was the son of & successor to Thomas Howell. William worked in Philadelphia from 1837 –1847. The casing is undoubtedly American & probably done for Howell. It is lined with maroon velvet & has fitted compartments for an eagle flask, a bullet mold, & a cleaning rod. Unreserved compartments hold some cast balls, a cap tin, & a key, which does not operate the lock. CONDITION: Fine with little sign of use. Bbls have a gray patina with hints of color showing through light surface rust. Stocks show only tiny marks. Eagle flask retains about 80% of its bright brown & blue finish. Case is fine, although the lock is not functioning. 4-57284 FS123 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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