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1108
$6,037.50

EXTREMELY RARE REMINGTON RIDER PARLOR PERCUSSION PISTOL WITH BOX.

Cal 17. Silver finish over the all brass pistol with integral 3″ oct to rnd bbl & frame. Bbl has pin front sight & fixed rear sight in top flat. Bbl has knurled rings around the muzzle and a raised knurled ring at the transition. This was the smallest pistol produced by Remington with only about 200 made 1860-1863. Left side flat of bbl has the Rider patent markings. This little pistol has it’s orig 2-pc breech block. Accompanied by an orig black cardboard 2-pc box with kraft paper covered bottom. Also accompanied by NRA silver medal #38, the award for one of ten best weapons exhibited at the 1963 annual meeting. Also accompanied by the small blue and white plaque that came with the award. These little pistols, as noted above are extremely rare, especially one with orig breech block. They are even more rare with strong orig finish and orig box is practically unknown. This pistol may be the finest of its type extant. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Overall retains 97-98% slightly darkened orig silver finish with only faint sharp edge wear. Grip has a small ding on the left bottom edge and breech block handle has some light nicks & scratches with additional scratches on the frame in the adjacent area. Mechanics are fine. Breech block is very fine with minor pitting on the nipple. Box is sound showing moderate edge wear and a small puncture in the lid, probably from the breech block handle. Bottom interior of box has some water stains and light foxing. NRA medal & plaque are fine. 4-56301 JR182 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1108


Auction: Firearms - March 2015
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