UNUSUAL LINDSAY’S YOUNG AMERICA 2-SHOT POCKET SIZE PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

UNUSUAL LINDSAY’S YOUNG AMERICA 2-SHOT POCKET SIZE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 813. Cal. 41. Brass frame with 4″ blued square to oct bbl with top side flats radiused and the top of the bbl grooved. It has a half moon brass front sight and flat side brass frame with two hammers and a sgl spur trigger that fires the hammers in sequence. The first pull of the trigger fires the right hammer and the second pull the left hammer which discharges the superposed loads that are loaded one on top of the other in the bbl. Right side of bbl flat is marked with usual “LINDSAY’S YOUNG AMERICA” information and address and the left side is roll-marked with a lion, an eagle, trophy of arms with American flags and a shield with coat of arms. Bottom of bbl is marked with patent dates. Usually the frames are lightly scroll engraved but this one, probably a special order, is engraved on left side with a bull elk and on the right side with a bird dog on point. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips pencil numbered to this pistol. Pistol is accompanied by a fine rosewood box that measures 8-1/4″ long x 4-3/4″ wide x 1-3/4″ high. Lid has an empty rectangular brass plate and dark rosewood trip around the top along with a mortised brass lock in the front. Interior of the lid is lined with purple watered silk with the bottom partitions all missing. Also accompanied by an orig “LINDSAY’S / YOUNG / AMERICA” eagle & stars “E PLURIBUS UNUM” dbl sided flask, a “LINDSAY’S YOUNG AMERICA” nutcracker brass bullet mold and an orig steel Lindsay’s ramrod/bullet seater. Also accompanied by a small brass “CRESCENT” brand cap tin. According to the book Standard Catalog of Firearms, Schwing, only about 200 of these scarce pistols were produced in the period 1860-1862. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Pistol is very fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig blue with the losses flaked, not worn to a medium patina. Frame has sharp edges and retains a fine medium to dark mustard patina. Grips show light wear with a couple of minor nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong clean bore. Box is completely sound with a few light handling & storage scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Lid lining has minor damage. Interior bottom is bare. Flask is sound with traces of finish around repoussed areas, otherwise is a dark brass patina. Mold is crisp and retains a very dark brass patina. Other accessories are fine 4-41386 JR117 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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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	2418	$4,600.00	UNUSUAL LINDSAY’S YOUNG AMERICA 2-SHOT POCKET SIZE PERCUSSION REVOLVER. SN 813. Cal. 41. Brass frame with 4″ blued square to oct bbl with top side flats radiused and the top of the bbl grooved. It has a half moon brass front sight and flat side brass frame with two hammers and a sgl spur trigger that fires the hammers in sequence. The first pull of the trigger fires the right hammer and the second pull the left hammer which discharges the superposed loads that are loaded one on top of the other in the bbl. Right side of bbl flat is marked with usual “LINDSAY’S YOUNG AMERICA” information and address and the left side is roll-marked with a lion, an eagle, trophy of arms with American flags and a shield with coat of arms. Bottom of bbl is marked with patent dates. Usually the frames are lightly scroll engraved but this one, probably a special order, is engraved on left side with a bull elk and on the right side with a bird dog on point. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips pencil numbered to this pistol. Pistol is accompanied by a fine rosewood box that measures 8-1/4″ long x 4-3/4″ wide x 1-3/4″ high. Lid has an empty rectangular brass plate and dark rosewood trip around the top along with a mortised brass lock in the front. Interior of the lid is lined with purple watered silk with the bottom partitions all missing. Also accompanied by an orig “LINDSAY’S / YOUNG / AMERICA” eagle & stars “E PLURIBUS UNUM” dbl sided flask, a “LINDSAY’S YOUNG AMERICA” nutcracker brass bullet mold and an orig steel Lindsay’s ramrod/bullet seater. Also accompanied by a small brass “CRESCENT” brand cap tin. According to the book Standard Catalog of Firearms, Schwing, only about 200 of these scarce pistols were produced in the period 1860-1862. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Pistol is very fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains about 90% glossy orig blue with the losses flaked, not worn to a medium patina. Frame has sharp edges and retains a fine medium to dark mustard patina. Grips show light wear with a couple of minor nicks & scratches and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp, strong clean bore. Box is completely sound with a few light handling & storage scratches and retains most of its orig varnish. Lid lining has minor damage. Interior bottom is bare. Flask is sound with traces of finish around repoussed areas, otherwise is a dark brass patina. Mold is crisp and retains a very dark brass patina. Other accessories are fine 4-41386 JR117 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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