Image Lot Price Description



1109
$2,360.00

CASED ENGRAVED REMINGTON-RIDER TYPE ALL BRASS PARLOR PISTOL.

Cal 17. All brass construction with 3-1/8″ oct to rnd bbl that has pin front sight and fixed rear sight in top flat. There is a single knurled band around the muzzle and a raised knurled band at the transition. Sides of the frame are engraved in flowing foliate arabesque patterns without background shading. The Rider’s patent information on left side flat of bbl is not present. Accompanied by an orig breech chamber that has a reproduction nipple insert. Accompanied by an orig purple velvet lined mahogany casing with empty inscription panel in the lid. Interior is French fitted for the pistol with a covered compartment in the right front corner which is divided into two compartments and apparently at one time contained lead balls and percussion caps. Bottom front of the case has a mortised nickel silver push button latch. This pistol does not conform to known dimensions of a Remington-made pistol. Some of the workmanship is slightly more crude with larger hammer & trigger pins and a trigger that does not resemble known Remington triggers. Inside the frame is a small piece of card inscribed “From The Collection Of / RICHARD G. GOODING / Wausau, Wisconsin”. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Pistol is a smooth, even dark mustard patina showing moderate to heavy wear on the engraving. Trigger & hammer are mostly a grey metal patina. Orig outer chamber & handle are a dark metal patina with light pitting. Reproduction nipple retains most of its strong blue. Mechanics are fine. Case shows minor shrinkage and a re-glued bottom front corner, otherwise is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains about all of its orig varnish. Interior is moderately faded with light soil. All together an incredibly rare set. 4-56483 JR197 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1109


Auction: Firearms - March 2015
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