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2495
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$2,242.50
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ENGLISH BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK REVOLVER, SIGNED SMITH, LONDON, PARTLY 18TH CENTURY.SN NSN. Interesting revolver made by adapting a genuine 18th century boxlock flintlock pistol. Period of alteration is indeterminate. Butt with silver wire and grotesque mask and silver hallmarked PD (18th century). Mechanism later. Not sold as original. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Butt is good with silver wire intact and grotesque mask crisp. Revolving mechanism is heavily pitted with acid. Bbl, boxlock mechanism, and trigger guard are also heavily pitted. 4-49915 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2495
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. |