EXCEPTIONAL PETERMAN DUELING PISTOL.

EXCEPTIONAL PETERMAN DUELING PISTOL. SN NSN. This pistol has a 10″ full oct smooth 50 Cal bbl marked “PHILADa”. The percussion lock plate is marked “PETERMAN”. The walnut grip is checkered and the iron hardware has no engraving. As is common for true dueling pistols, this pistol has no provision for a ramrod. Abraham Peterman is listed as a Philadelphia gunsmith from 1844 to 1900. His shop was located next door to John Krider from 1861 to 1875. This dueling pistol was part of the NRA National Firearm Museum Exceptional Arms in 2003 and is pictured in their exhibit catalog. This display in the William B. Ruger Gallery featured some of the rarest and most historically significant arms ever exhibited. This pistol was also featured in an article in the PA Antique Gun Collectors Monthly Bugle newsletter in Oct. of 2001. Catalog and article are included with pistol. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Clean and orig throughout with normal dings and scratches. 4-31734 RGG32 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1565	$2,070.00	EXCEPTIONAL PETERMAN DUELING PISTOL. SN NSN. This pistol has a 10″ full oct smooth 50 Cal bbl marked “PHILADa”. The percussion lock plate is marked “PETERMAN”. The walnut grip is checkered and the iron hardware has no engraving. As is common for true dueling pistols, this pistol has no provision for a ramrod. Abraham Peterman is listed as a Philadelphia gunsmith from 1844 to 1900. His shop was located next door to John Krider from 1861 to 1875. This dueling pistol was part of the NRA National Firearm Museum Exceptional Arms in 2003 and is pictured in their exhibit catalog. This display in the William B. Ruger Gallery featured some of the rarest and most historically significant arms ever exhibited. This pistol was also featured in an article in the PA Antique Gun Collectors Monthly Bugle newsletter in Oct. of 2001. Catalog and article are included with pistol. PROVENANCE: R. Gabel Collection. CONDITION: Clean and orig throughout with normal dings and scratches. 4-31734 RGG32 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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