CASED PAIR OF MINIATURE BEATTIE PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS.

CASED PAIR OF MINIATURE BEATTIE PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS. Cal. 32. Tiny peanut pistols with 1” screw-bbls, 4” overall, with checkered bag-shaped grips. They have square, box-lock receivers decorated on both sides with light engraving, having the manufacturer’s name on the left side and “London” on the right. They have center dolphin decorated hammers with safeties and folding triggers. They are accompanied by an English manufacturer’s case which has recesses for the pistols, and also contains the bbl wrench/rammer and a tiny German silver bag-shaped flask with two rnd lidded compartments in the front that contain caps & balls. The case bottom is made from a single piece of oak and the lid with extended edges and has brass hinges and a mortised lock. Also accompanies is part of page 10 of the September 15, 1970 Shotgun News advertising a similar set of pistols. CONDITION: Pistols are fine. Retain no original finish being a light to medium gray/brown patina. Stocks retain most of their original varnish with minor handling and use marks. Mechanics are fine. One of the hammers is possibly a replacement. Tool and flask are fine, as is the case. 4-50911 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	576	$1,897.00	CASED PAIR OF MINIATURE BEATTIE PERCUSSION MUFF PISTOLS. Cal. 32. Tiny peanut pistols with 1” screw-bbls, 4” overall, with checkered bag-shaped grips. They have square, box-lock receivers decorated on both sides with light engraving, having the manufacturer’s name on the left side and “London” on the right. They have center dolphin decorated hammers with safeties and folding triggers. They are accompanied by an English manufacturer’s case which has recesses for the pistols, and also contains the bbl wrench/rammer and a tiny German silver bag-shaped flask with two rnd lidded compartments in the front that contain caps & balls. The case bottom is made from a single piece of oak and the lid with extended edges and has brass hinges and a mortised lock. Also accompanies is part of page 10 of the September 15, 1970 Shotgun News advertising a similar set of pistols. CONDITION: Pistols are fine. Retain no original finish being a light to medium gray/brown patina. Stocks retain most of their original varnish with minor handling and use marks. Mechanics are fine. One of the hammers is possibly a replacement. Tool and flask are fine, as is the case. 4-50911 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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