CASED PAIR OF ISAAC RIVIERE BOXLOCK OVER-UNDER SCREW BARREL PERCUSSION PISTOLS.

CASED PAIR OF ISAAC RIVIERE BOXLOCK OVER-UNDER SCREW BARREL PERCUSSION PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal. approx 38. Interesting pair of pistols with 1-5/8″ case hardened bbls with 8-groove rifling and star muzzles for wrench, swivel for second shot. Case hardened boxlock actions with high percussion hammers have hidden spur triggers that fold down when hammers are cocked. Actions are engraved with large open foliate scroll with sprigs that continue onto bbl pivot. “Riviere” is engraved across left sides. European walnut stocks have striated mushroom butts, and are near fully checkered at approx 40 LPI. Shaped German silver shields are at tops of grips. Mahogany case with key lock closure has inset brass circle on lid. Interior is lined in green baize with interesting “Riviere 315 Oxford Street London” label (Purdey’s was at 314-1/2 Oxford Street), listing all of his available wares including dueling pistols, airguns, rifles, and fowlers. Case contains copper and brass combination powder flask and ball magazine, a tin of Kynoch caps w/ label, ebony handled turnscrew, and ebony handled bbl wrench, as well as 80 bore nutcracker type round ball mold. PROVENANCE: Dr. John and Margaret Pickup Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of their orig case hardening color, silvered slightly on high edges. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig French polish finish. Hammer of one pistol has been restored. Case is very fine, with a number of marks, nicks, and scratches in what appears to be its orig exterior finish. Interior is fine, cloth slightly soiled. Label is very fine, foxed. Flask shows much polishing as sharp edges are softened. Other accessories are very fine. 4-46483 MGM235 (3,000-5,000)

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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	2317	$4,255.00	CASED PAIR OF ISAAC RIVIERE BOXLOCK OVER-UNDER SCREW BARREL PERCUSSION PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal. approx 38. Interesting pair of pistols with 1-5/8″ case hardened bbls with 8-groove rifling and star muzzles for wrench, swivel for second shot. Case hardened boxlock actions with high percussion hammers have hidden spur triggers that fold down when hammers are cocked. Actions are engraved with large open foliate scroll with sprigs that continue onto bbl pivot. “Riviere” is engraved across left sides. European walnut stocks have striated mushroom butts, and are near fully checkered at approx 40 LPI. Shaped German silver shields are at tops of grips. Mahogany case with key lock closure has inset brass circle on lid. Interior is lined in green baize with interesting “Riviere 315 Oxford Street London” label (Purdey’s was at 314-1/2 Oxford Street), listing all of his available wares including dueling pistols, airguns, rifles, and fowlers. Case contains copper and brass combination powder flask and ball magazine, a tin of Kynoch caps w/ label, ebony handled turnscrew, and ebony handled bbl wrench, as well as 80 bore nutcracker type round ball mold. PROVENANCE: Dr. John and Margaret Pickup Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining nearly all of their orig case hardening color, silvered slightly on high edges. Stocks retain nearly all of their orig French polish finish. Hammer of one pistol has been restored. Case is very fine, with a number of marks, nicks, and scratches in what appears to be its orig exterior finish. Interior is fine, cloth slightly soiled. Label is very fine, foxed. Flask shows much polishing as sharp edges are softened. Other accessories are very fine. 4-46483 MGM235 (3,000-5,000) 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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