RARE ENGRAVED 1ST TYPE PERRY PATENT SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL.

RARE ENGRAVED 1ST TYPE PERRY PATENT SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. Unusual breech loading pistol with 6″ tapered rnd bbl, small brass dovetailed front sight, made without rear sight. The pivoting breechblock is marked perpendicular on the top “A.D. PERRY / PATENTED” and parallel in a ribbon “PERRY PATENT ARM CO / NEWARK N.J.”. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips and has a smooth steel buttcap. There is a large screw in right front of buttcap along with a small lever protruding from the right edge of the buttcap under the grip. When the screw is removed and the lever is pushed to the rear, a curved, spring-loaded brass magazine tube for wafer primers can be removed for reloading. Inside of right grip is marked in pencil “H.M. STEWART / WYNNEWOOD PA”. It is likely that this belonged to the world famous collection of Henry M. Stewart. Pistol has nearly full coverage New York style engraving which consists of bold foliate arabesque patterns with fine stippled background. Top of breechblock, trigger guard, bottom of lever & buttcap are engraved to match. Top of receiver, forward of the breechblock opening is engraved in a large sunburst pattern. PROVENANCE: David Condon; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. No orig finish remains on the bbl or frame being an even smooth brown patina. Breech block & lever retain about 50% orig blue. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-45231 JR191 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1665	$9,775.00	RARE ENGRAVED 1ST TYPE PERRY PATENT SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. Unusual breech loading pistol with 6″ tapered rnd bbl, small brass dovetailed front sight, made without rear sight. The pivoting breechblock is marked perpendicular on the top “A.D. PERRY / PATENTED” and parallel in a ribbon “PERRY PATENT ARM CO / NEWARK N.J.”. Mounted with 2-pc smooth walnut grips and has a smooth steel buttcap. There is a large screw in right front of buttcap along with a small lever protruding from the right edge of the buttcap under the grip. When the screw is removed and the lever is pushed to the rear, a curved, spring-loaded brass magazine tube for wafer primers can be removed for reloading. Inside of right grip is marked in pencil “H.M. STEWART / WYNNEWOOD PA”. It is likely that this belonged to the world famous collection of Henry M. Stewart. Pistol has nearly full coverage New York style engraving which consists of bold foliate arabesque patterns with fine stippled background. Top of breechblock, trigger guard, bottom of lever & buttcap are engraved to match. Top of receiver, forward of the breechblock opening is engraved in a large sunburst pattern. PROVENANCE: David Condon; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. No orig finish remains on the bbl or frame being an even smooth brown patina. Breech block & lever retain about 50% orig blue. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-45231 JR191 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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