SCARCE C.C. CLARK TINY SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

SCARCE C.C. CLARK TINY SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. SN 1863. Cal. 25 RF Short. Rare pistol with 9-3/8″ oct to rnd bbl, narrow dovetail front sight, missing its blade with an equally tiny open rear sight with elevator. Receiver is silver plated iron, very similar to a 1st Model Stevens with nearly identical small round sideplate & spur trigger with square butt rosewood grips without stock slot, numbered “6497”. Frame differs from the Stevens in the shape of the trigger sheath & shape of front edge of frame. Hinge pin on this pistol is an actual pin vs. the screw on the Stevens and latch is on bottom and when pulled to rear disengages from a slot in bottom rear of bbl. Maker’s name & serial number appear on top left flat of bbl over chamber area. Maker’s name also found on back strap. A most unusual little pistol. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 85% glossy orig blue with scattered fine pitting & two areas of heavier pitting. Frame retains 96-97% strong orig silver plate. Grips are fine with minor light nicks & scratches & retain most of their orig oil finish. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting in grooves. 4-35330 JR457 (500-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2412	$805.00	SCARCE C.C. CLARK TINY SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. SN 1863. Cal. 25 RF Short. Rare pistol with 9-3/8″ oct to rnd bbl, narrow dovetail front sight, missing its blade with an equally tiny open rear sight with elevator. Receiver is silver plated iron, very similar to a 1st Model Stevens with nearly identical small round sideplate & spur trigger with square butt rosewood grips without stock slot, numbered “6497”. Frame differs from the Stevens in the shape of the trigger sheath & shape of front edge of frame. Hinge pin on this pistol is an actual pin vs. the screw on the Stevens and latch is on bottom and when pulled to rear disengages from a slot in bottom rear of bbl. Maker’s name & serial number appear on top left flat of bbl over chamber area. Maker’s name also found on back strap. A most unusual little pistol. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl retains about 85% glossy orig blue with scattered fine pitting & two areas of heavier pitting. Frame retains 96-97% strong orig silver plate. Grips are fine with minor light nicks & scratches & retain most of their orig oil finish. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting in grooves. 4-35330 JR457 (500-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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