CASED PAIR OF CONSTABLE PHILADELPHIA “SAW-HANDLE” DUELING PISTOLS.

SN NSN. This is a fine pair of Richard Constable agent marked dueling pistols. Constable was a well known arms dealer in Philadelphia who most of his guns were fine English imports like these. Oct bbls measure 10″ overall with fine engraved locks, hammers, breeches, tangs and trigger guards. Silver buttcaps are engraved with a Coat of Arms incorporating an “armored arm holding a dagger”. These guns measure 15-1/2″ overall with the unusual “saw-handle” design in stock. Guns still exhibit good striping to bbls and gold bands at breech. Guns are totally steel mounted with exception of silver buttcaps. This is a fine set of Philadelphia marked dueling pistols that display beautifully. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Bbls retain thin brown striped finish with crisp engraved makers mark “CONSTABLE PHILADELPHIA”, locks are also engraved with floral decoration and “CONSTABLE”. Walnut stocks are sound and solid retaining about 90% of their varnished finish with edge wear and numerous small dings, dents, scratches and other small blemishes expected after 150 years. Trigger guards retain about 10-20% of their orig fire blue finish with crisp, discernible engraving. Mechanically guns are functional with smooth bores with pitting measuring about 54 Cal. Casing has been added for display of these guns but box appears contemporary to the manufacture of these guns though lining and partitioning is of more recent vintage. Casing is accessorized with balls, crystal oiler with pewter top, Sykes marked ball, cap and powder flask, a 10-cap tin and a combination loading tool and ball extractor. 4-54392 JS198 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3415

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
	3415	$8,625.00	CASED PAIR OF CONSTABLE PHILADELPHIA “SAW-HANDLE” DUELING PISTOLS. SN NSN. This is a fine pair of Richard Constable agent marked dueling pistols. Constable was a well known arms dealer in Philadelphia who most of his guns were fine English imports like these. Oct bbls measure 10″ overall with fine engraved locks, hammers, breeches, tangs and trigger guards. Silver buttcaps are engraved with a Coat of Arms incorporating an “armored arm holding a dagger”. These guns measure 15-1/2″ overall with the unusual “saw-handle” design in stock. Guns still exhibit good striping to bbls and gold bands at breech. Guns are totally steel mounted with exception of silver buttcaps. This is a fine set of Philadelphia marked dueling pistols that display beautifully. PROVENANCE: Collection of John Montague. CONDITION: Bbls retain thin brown striped finish with crisp engraved makers mark “CONSTABLE PHILADELPHIA”, locks are also engraved with floral decoration and “CONSTABLE”. Walnut stocks are sound and solid retaining about 90% of their varnished finish with edge wear and numerous small dings, dents, scratches and other small blemishes expected after 150 years. Trigger guards retain about 10-20% of their orig fire blue finish with crisp, discernible engraving. Mechanically guns are functional with smooth bores with pitting measuring about 54 Cal. Casing has been added for display of these guns but box appears contemporary to the manufacture of these guns though lining and partitioning is of more recent vintage. Casing is accessorized with balls, crystal oiler with pewter top, Sykes marked ball, cap and powder flask, a 10-cap tin and a combination loading tool and ball extractor. 4-54392 JS198 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 3415 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 OF CONSTABLE PHILADELPHIA “SAW-HANDLE” DUELING PISTOLS.