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440
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$8,050.00
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CASING CONTAINING TWO FLINTLOCK “DUELING” PISTOLS AND TWO “SECONDS” PISTOLS. NSN. .63 cal. 8-13/16” bbl on the longer pistols. .52 cal. 1-11/16” bbl on the smaller pistols. Marked “—P -BOND -CORN HILL – LONDON—-” on top of the bbls of the longer pistols. The front and rear sights on these pistols were in violation of the “Dueling Code.” The smaller pistols are engraved “P. BOND” on the left side of the frame. “No 45 / CORN HILL / LONDON” on the right. The bbl and frame of one of these small pistols is numbered 1, the other has no number. There are crown over crossed scepters on the small pistols as proof marks and London proof marks on the large pistols with “CROWN / PB” between two proof marks. In an English walnut case lined with suede leather and having numerous compartments containing a two-blade screwdriver, a two compartment flask, a cleaning rod, two bullet molds, a bbl wrench which is slightly oversized for the smaller pistols, a brush, and a spring clamp. There is also a key that operates the lock. CONDITION: Iron parts have been cleaned on all four pistols. Stocks of the larger pistols have been broken, repaired, and refinished. Stocks on the smaller pistols have minor handling marks. Case lid has been broken, repaired, and refinished. Bottom of the case has several cracks running lengthwise. All pistols are functional. 4-53948 X77 (5,000-8,000)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 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. |