CASED PAIR SILVER MOUNTED “SAW-HANDLE” AMERICAN MADE DUELING PISTOLS THOUGHT TO BE POSSIBLY “SAMUEL BELL”.

SN NSN. This pair of dueling pistols were found by consignor close enough to Knoxville to make him guess the “S.B.” markings on locks could possibly be those of Samuel Bell, the elusive silversmith and cutler who is known to have made other wares, why not guns? Regardless of who made these guns they indeed appear American with a simplistic engraving on locks, hammers and bolsters. Trigger guards appear coin silver which Bell worked with a lot. These guns date about 1850, have seen a lot of use, one gun being totally restocked in a straight grained wood whereas gun with orig stock is varnished well figured wood. Oct bbls measure 8-1/2″ and are 48 Cal. smooth bores. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Iron overall is gray/brown with old cleaning, staining and pitting. Silver trigger guards have a pinned spur, set triggers are unusual being cocked toward each other and appear to operate though a bit sloppy. Gun with orig stock has been refinished and retains much of its old refinished varnish. Other gun with replaced stock (which does appear quite old) also has a refinished varnish that most is retained. Bores are smooth with light pitting. Mahogany box utilized in this casing appears contemporary to the manufacture of these guns though partitioning appears newer along with brown felt lining. Casing is accessorized with balls, patches, scissor mold, cap tin and combination powder flask, cap and ball tin. 4-54390 JS197 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3414

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3414	$5,175.00	CASED PAIR SILVER MOUNTED “SAW-HANDLE” AMERICAN MADE DUELING PISTOLS THOUGHT TO BE POSSIBLY “SAMUEL BELL”. SN NSN. This pair of dueling pistols were found by consignor close enough to Knoxville to make him guess the “S.B.” markings on locks could possibly be those of Samuel Bell, the elusive silversmith and cutler who is known to have made other wares, why not guns? Regardless of who made these guns they indeed appear American with a simplistic engraving on locks, hammers and bolsters. Trigger guards appear coin silver which Bell worked with a lot. These guns date about 1850, have seen a lot of use, one gun being totally restocked in a straight grained wood whereas gun with orig stock is varnished well figured wood. Oct bbls measure 8-1/2″ and are 48 Cal. smooth bores. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Iron overall is gray/brown with old cleaning, staining and pitting. Silver trigger guards have a pinned spur, set triggers are unusual being cocked toward each other and appear to operate though a bit sloppy. Gun with orig stock has been refinished and retains much of its old refinished varnish. Other gun with replaced stock (which does appear quite old) also has a refinished varnish that most is retained. Bores are smooth with light pitting. Mahogany box utilized in this casing appears contemporary to the manufacture of these guns though partitioning appears newer along with brown felt lining. Casing is accessorized with balls, patches, scissor mold, cap tin and combination powder flask, cap and ball tin. 4-54390 JS197 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3414 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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CASED PAIR SILVER MOUNTED “SAW-HANDLE” AMERICAN MADE DUELING PISTOLS THOUGHT TO BE POSSIBLY “SAMUEL BELL”.