PAIR OF PERCUSSION PHILADELPHIA CURLY MAPLE STOCKED SOWERS MARKED PISTOLS WITH CASE.

SN NSN. 9-3/8″ full oct unmarked 44 Cal. smooth bbls. Overall 15″. Curly maple stocked pistols with red violin finish. Engraved percussion locks marked “JONn SOWERS PHILADELPHIA”. Brass hardware with brass buttcaps. These pistols come with an authentic mahogany Joseph C. Grubb and Company, Philadelphia gun case. These pistols were purchased from Jackson Arms in 1964 at which time it was believed they were made by Sowers in the 1840s or 1850s and were cased with accessories in accompanying case by Grubb and Company who were major dealers in Philadelphia. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. 2-1/2″ wood repair on both sides from muzzle on one pistol. Small 1/2″ area above rear ramrod pipe on left side, filled with wood filler on the other pistol. Hammers on both pistols could be replacements. Consultant is not convinced case was made for this set of pistols. 4-49502 RG49 (6,500-8,500) – Lot 2405

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2405	$3,540.00	PAIR OF PERCUSSION PHILADELPHIA CURLY MAPLE STOCKED SOWERS MARKED PISTOLS WITH CASE. SN NSN. 9-3/8″ full oct unmarked 44 Cal. smooth bbls. Overall 15″. Curly maple stocked pistols with red violin finish. Engraved percussion locks marked “JONn SOWERS PHILADELPHIA”. Brass hardware with brass buttcaps. These pistols come with an authentic mahogany Joseph C. Grubb and Company, Philadelphia gun case. These pistols were purchased from Jackson Arms in 1964 at which time it was believed they were made by Sowers in the 1840s or 1850s and were cased with accessories in accompanying case by Grubb and Company who were major dealers in Philadelphia. PROVENANCE: Frank Sujansky Collection. CONDITION: Good. 2-1/2″ wood repair on both sides from muzzle on one pistol. Small 1/2″ area above rear ramrod pipe on left side, filled with wood filler on the other pistol. Hammers on both pistols could be replacements. Consultant is not convinced case was made for this set of pistols. 4-49502 RG49 (6,500-8,500) – Lot 2405 Auction: Firearms - Spring 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 PERCUSSION PHILADELPHIA CURLY MAPLE STOCKED SOWERS MARKED PISTOLS WITH CASE.