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2499
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$3,450.00
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ENGLISH QUEEN ANNE MARTIAL PISTOL.SN NSN. .58 Cal x 13″ long oct (3″) to rnd 3-step bbl marked at left side of breech with an “*/IS” (John Sibley) over a pair of sunken ovals proof marks that are unreadable. 5-1/4″ long 3-screw lock is marked under the unbridled pan Crown/”AR” next to Broad Arrow, indicating Board of Ordnance ownership. Furniture consists of a brass rammer pipe, trigger guard, buttcap (also engraved with Royal Crest/”AR”) and brass tipped wooden ramrod which appears to be orig. Walnut stock is 20″ long with an exceptionally thick wrist indicating this gun has been restocked many years ago possibly done during its working life. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: All iron work shows a mellow patina and slight surface rusting but no pitting. Brass work is in fine condition for its age and may have been at some point but has acquired a nice mellow aged look. Wood is in excellent condition with a 2″ stress fracture originating at front lock screw and terminating at wedding band of bbl opposite the lock. another 3/4″ long stress fracture is located in front of wedding band on opposite side of lock. Balance of stock shows only minor handling nicks and dings and no major wood loss. 4-49860 PAS66 (6,000-10,000) – Lot 2499
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. |