FINE CIRCA 1810 MAKER MARKED ENGLISH FLINTLOCK PISTOL EPROUVETTE.

NSN. Eprouvettes were utilized for testing potency of gun powder and various ingenious devices are found in many forms including this unique “FISHER / LONDON” marked pistol style with a V-spring and graduated scale which would show larger numbers for stronger powder supposedly. It is interesting to note that eprouvettes became obsolete when scientific evidence published by Mordicai for the American army proved these measurements almost worthless just prior to the Civil War. This curiosa are popular collector items that not often come to market especially in such fine functional condition. CONDITION: Fine overall, traces of finish in protected areas, markings crisp, metal overall gray patina with staining and pinprick pitting. Wooden bag grip is sound solid and well fit with hand worn patina. Mechanically fine. 52632-6 JS (1,200-1,500) – Lot 3389

Auction: Firearms - October 2017

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
	3389	$920.00	FINE CIRCA 1810 MAKER MARKED ENGLISH FLINTLOCK PISTOL EPROUVETTE. NSN. Eprouvettes were utilized for testing potency of gun powder and various ingenious devices are found in many forms including this unique “FISHER / LONDON” marked pistol style with a V-spring and graduated scale which would show larger numbers for stronger powder supposedly. It is interesting to note that eprouvettes became obsolete when scientific evidence published by Mordicai for the American army proved these measurements almost worthless just prior to the Civil War. This curiosa are popular collector items that not often come to market especially in such fine functional condition. CONDITION: Fine overall, traces of finish in protected areas, markings crisp, metal overall gray patina with staining and pinprick pitting. Wooden bag grip is sound solid and well fit with hand worn patina. Mechanically fine. 52632-6 JS (1,200-1,500) – Lot 3389 Auction: Firearms - October 2017 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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FINE CIRCA 1810 MAKER MARKED ENGLISH FLINTLOCK PISTOL EPROUVETTE.