CASED PAIR OF OFFICERS PISTOLS MARKED “R. S. CLARK NEW YORK”.

SN NSN. Cal. .505 Groove diameter. 9-1/2″ Damascus octagonal bbls with rifled bores, are engraved “R. S. Clark NEW YORK” (listed in Sellers as being in Albany, no dates given) on top flats with V-notch rear and blade front sights dovetailed through. Bbls have under ribs fitted with small plain pipes holding ebony ramrods with silver tips. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs. Patent breeches with nicely filed percussion bolsters have platinum blow-outs, and are inlaid with four gold bands. Breech irons are nicely scroll engraved. Back action locks with flat faced serpentine hammers are engraved with well cut open scroll and “ALEXANDER” “MAKER” (No information found). Trigger plates are fitted with set triggers. Scroll engraved trigger guards with finger spurs have stylized pineapple finials. Stocks, which appear to be of lightly fiddle figured American walnut have flared grips encircled with engraved German silver bands, with inlet German silver ovals on bottoms. Grips are checkered at approx 36 LPI square checkering having mullered borders. There are silver cap transitions from stocks to bbl ribs, and stocks mount to bbls with side nails through oval silver escutcheons. Pistols are housed in what appears to be their orig mahogany case with inlet brass corners and rectangular brass medallion on top, which has folding D-ring handle. Case is held closed by two sliding latches. Case is lined in red velvet and contains a steel round ball mold with top sprue plate, fluted copper bodied powder flask, Japanned cap tin with caps, round pewter oil bottle, walnut knobbed hickory loading rod, a number of lead balls, and a key. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. All iron parts cleaned to a silver patina, some Damascus finish is still visible. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with numerous light marks. Locks and triggers work. Case retains most of what appears to be its orig finish, with a number of old and new marks, with a 12″ crack running through lid. Interior velvet is considerably faded. Partitions are good. Accessories are good. 4-49855 MGM137 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 1517

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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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	1517	$11,500.00	CASED PAIR OF OFFICERS PISTOLS MARKED “R. S. CLARK NEW YORK”. SN NSN. Cal. .505 Groove diameter. 9-1/2″ Damascus octagonal bbls with rifled bores, are engraved “R. S. Clark NEW YORK” (listed in Sellers as being in Albany, no dates given) on top flats with V-notch rear and blade front sights dovetailed through. Bbls have under ribs fitted with small plain pipes holding ebony ramrods with silver tips. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs. Patent breeches with nicely filed percussion bolsters have platinum blow-outs, and are inlaid with four gold bands. Breech irons are nicely scroll engraved. Back action locks with flat faced serpentine hammers are engraved with well cut open scroll and “ALEXANDER” “MAKER” (No information found). Trigger plates are fitted with set triggers. Scroll engraved trigger guards with finger spurs have stylized pineapple finials. Stocks, which appear to be of lightly fiddle figured American walnut have flared grips encircled with engraved German silver bands, with inlet German silver ovals on bottoms. Grips are checkered at approx 36 LPI square checkering having mullered borders. There are silver cap transitions from stocks to bbl ribs, and stocks mount to bbls with side nails through oval silver escutcheons. Pistols are housed in what appears to be their orig mahogany case with inlet brass corners and rectangular brass medallion on top, which has folding D-ring handle. Case is held closed by two sliding latches. Case is lined in red velvet and contains a steel round ball mold with top sprue plate, fluted copper bodied powder flask, Japanned cap tin with caps, round pewter oil bottle, walnut knobbed hickory loading rod, a number of lead balls, and a key. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Very good. All iron parts cleaned to a silver patina, some Damascus finish is still visible. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish with numerous light marks. Locks and triggers work. Case retains most of what appears to be its orig finish, with a number of old and new marks, with a 12″ crack running through lid. Interior velvet is considerably faded. Partitions are good. Accessories are good. 4-49855 MGM137 (12,000-18,000) – Lot 1517 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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CASED PAIR OF OFFICERS PISTOLS MARKED “R. S. CLARK NEW YORK”.