PAIR OF CASED CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA DUELING PISTOLS.

SN NSN. This is a classic pair of percussion dueling pistols with 10″ bbls measuring about 52 cal. Each gun is marked on bbl flat “IMPORTED BY EYLAND & HAYDEN, CHARLESTON S.C.”. Guns have finely engraved locks, breeches and trigger guards and are marked by the English maker on locks, “W&G CHANCE, LONDON”. Guns are steel mounted with exception of German silver nosecap, key-way escutcheons, front sights, thumbplates, and ramrod tips. This is a fine pair of classic antebellum Southern dueling pistols found in all the best plantation homes. PROVENANCE: William Orbello Collection of Dueling Pistols. Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine overall. Traces of orig brown are found on bbls with crisp markings. Breeches, blocks and hammers retain muted case colors in protected areas. Overall gray/silver. Trigger guards have a matching gray color mostly smooth with staining and light pitting as found matching on bbls. Stocks are sound and solid with edge wear and scattered small dents, scratches and other small blemishes, retaining 60-70% orig varnish. Mechanically guns are functional including safeties. Clean, smooth bores with pitting. Accompanying casing is sound and solid with bright red lining appears to be later addition. Accompanying combination flask is cleaned with good patina. Casing also includes wood handled brass tipped cleaning tool and a single cavity ball mold. 4-53752 JS323 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3378

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	3378	$7,475.00	PAIR OF CASED CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA DUELING PISTOLS. SN NSN. This is a classic pair of percussion dueling pistols with 10″ bbls measuring about 52 cal. Each gun is marked on bbl flat “IMPORTED BY EYLAND & HAYDEN, CHARLESTON S.C.”. Guns have finely engraved locks, breeches and trigger guards and are marked by the English maker on locks, “W&G CHANCE, LONDON”. Guns are steel mounted with exception of German silver nosecap, key-way escutcheons, front sights, thumbplates, and ramrod tips. This is a fine pair of classic antebellum Southern dueling pistols found in all the best plantation homes. PROVENANCE: William Orbello Collection of Dueling Pistols. Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Fine overall. Traces of orig brown are found on bbls with crisp markings. Breeches, blocks and hammers retain muted case colors in protected areas. Overall gray/silver. Trigger guards have a matching gray color mostly smooth with staining and light pitting as found matching on bbls. Stocks are sound and solid with edge wear and scattered small dents, scratches and other small blemishes, retaining 60-70% orig varnish. Mechanically guns are functional including safeties. Clean, smooth bores with pitting. Accompanying casing is sound and solid with bright red lining appears to be later addition. Accompanying combination flask is cleaned with good patina. Casing also includes wood handled brass tipped cleaning tool and a single cavity ball mold. 4-53752 JS323 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3378 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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PAIR OF CASED CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA DUELING PISTOLS.