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2233
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$3,737.50
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Revised: 10/13/2013
Note description state “original brown finish on bottom of barrel” but there is no brown finish on the barrel. CONFEDERATE PALMETTO ARMORY PISTOL. This is a nice orig Palmetto Armory Model 1842 single shot pistol of which only 1000 were made. Markings are crisp and sharp. Gun is 100% orig and authentic and still retains orig brown finish on bottom of bbl. PROVENANCE: Dr. Andrew Kelley Collection. CONDITION: Bbl, lock and iron are gray/white and cleaned with scattered pitting. Lock markings of “Palm Tree” surrounded by “Palmetto Armory, S.C.” are mostly discernible and “Columbia, S.C. 1852” are crisp and well struck, as are “V/Palm Tree” and “Wm. Glaze”. “1853” on bbl tang and “P” bbl proof are only partially discernible but present. Brass bbl band has brazed repair where it meets escutcheon extension. Brass overall has numerous small dings, dents and scratches and has been cleaned like iron. Stock is broken through under lock and near butt and also has a small inset wood repair between trigger guard and rear of lock about 1″ to 1/2″; otherwise stock has good rich red color and is sound. 4-48890 JS19 (3,000-4,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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. |