RARE AND FINE LINDSAY 2-SHOT LARGE FRAME PISTOL SERIAL NUMBER 2.

RARE AND FINE LINDSAY 2-SHOT LARGE FRAME PISTOL SERIAL NUMBER 2. SN 2. Cal. 45. This is a fine example of the large frame Lindsay 2-shot pistol that shot super-imposed loads as in their military musket or small frame Young American pistol. Only marking found on this gun is a tiny “2” on side of grip frame under stocks other than the bbl markings which are found on top flat “LINDSAY’S / YOUNG-AMERICA / PATENT’D FEB. 8 1859 / PATENT’D. OCT. 9 1860”. This gun conforms in configuration to the few other known specimens having an 8-1/2″ part rnd part oct bbl with blue finish and brass frame and trigger guard with finely varnished walnut grips. This is one of the true oddities in American arms collecting. Lindsay, who was originally an employee of the Springfield Armory tried to sell his pistols to the US Government but was unsuccessful. But these big army size pistols which are rarely offered are collected as a secondary martial handguns. CONDITION: This is a very fine example retaining good mustard color on brass, virtually all of its orig varnish to stocks. Bbl retains about 90% of its orig blue finish, though a majority has turned plum/brown with areas of flaking, rust and pitting. Bore exhibits strong, crisp rifling in a gun that Norm Flayderman states is a smooth bore in his “Guide to American Antique Firearms”. Hammers retain most of their orig case colors, though faded and muted in areas. Brass and wood are mostly smooth with a few scattered storage dings and scratches. 4-46687 JS167 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2124	$6,900.00	RARE AND FINE LINDSAY 2-SHOT LARGE FRAME PISTOL SERIAL NUMBER 2. SN 2. Cal. 45. This is a fine example of the large frame Lindsay 2-shot pistol that shot super-imposed loads as in their military musket or small frame Young American pistol. Only marking found on this gun is a tiny “2” on side of grip frame under stocks other than the bbl markings which are found on top flat “LINDSAY’S / YOUNG-AMERICA / PATENT’D FEB. 8 1859 / PATENT’D. OCT. 9 1860”. This gun conforms in configuration to the few other known specimens having an 8-1/2″ part rnd part oct bbl with blue finish and brass frame and trigger guard with finely varnished walnut grips. This is one of the true oddities in American arms collecting. Lindsay, who was originally an employee of the Springfield Armory tried to sell his pistols to the US Government but was unsuccessful. But these big army size pistols which are rarely offered are collected as a secondary martial handguns. CONDITION: This is a very fine example retaining good mustard color on brass, virtually all of its orig varnish to stocks. Bbl retains about 90% of its orig blue finish, though a majority has turned plum/brown with areas of flaking, rust and pitting. Bore exhibits strong, crisp rifling in a gun that Norm Flayderman states is a smooth bore in his “Guide to American Antique Firearms”. Hammers retain most of their orig case colors, though faded and muted in areas. Brass and wood are mostly smooth with a few scattered storage dings and scratches. 4-46687 JS167 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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