EXTREMELY RARE AND UNIQUE BRAND SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

EXTREMELY RARE AND UNIQUE BRAND SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. SN 7. Cal. 54 RF. Massive single shot pistol with 8-5/8″ oct to round bbl with German silver front sight and fixed rear sight on the top flat. The receiver and integral grip frame are of one piece forged with the integral bbl. Left side of the frame is detachable. It has a spur trigger and thin, highly figured walnut grip panels. The action is an unusual Merrill style action with a knurled button on the top strap that when pulled rearward actuates the back strap lever which by toggle action, pulls the breech block with its central mounted hammer to the rear extracting the empty cartridge case in preparation for reloading. Extractor is a separate tiny hook in the top of breech block beside the hammer nose. This pistol was made by Christopher C. Brand of Norwich, CT, who was better known for his breech loading carbines with similar toggle action which were produced in very limited quantity for Military field trials during the Civil War. He is perhaps best known for his 1850s era percussion whaling bomb-lance guns. This is perhaps the only known brand pistol. This exact pistol is pictured with the action open and closed on page 507 of The WM M. Locke Collection book. Also pictured on pd 471, item 8A-030-8 in Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, 9th EditionThe top flat of the bbl is spuriously stamped “Cook C.S.A. 1863” and the left top flat near the breech end has a spurious “B” inspector initial. Serial number is found on top of the bbl and bottom front of the frame. PROVENANCE: The William Locke Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains a smooth bright metal finish, probably originally left “in the white”, with scattered spots of fine pitting. Inside the back strap and on the toggle link and rear of the breech block retain strong case colors. Grips are sound with nicks and scratches showing light to moderate wear with a chip on the right heel and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore with pitting in the grooves. 4-37817 JR255 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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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	2375	$6,037.50	EXTREMELY RARE AND UNIQUE BRAND SINGLE SHOT PISTOL. SN 7. Cal. 54 RF. Massive single shot pistol with 8-5/8″ oct to round bbl with German silver front sight and fixed rear sight on the top flat. The receiver and integral grip frame are of one piece forged with the integral bbl. Left side of the frame is detachable. It has a spur trigger and thin, highly figured walnut grip panels. The action is an unusual Merrill style action with a knurled button on the top strap that when pulled rearward actuates the back strap lever which by toggle action, pulls the breech block with its central mounted hammer to the rear extracting the empty cartridge case in preparation for reloading. Extractor is a separate tiny hook in the top of breech block beside the hammer nose. This pistol was made by Christopher C. Brand of Norwich, CT, who was better known for his breech loading carbines with similar toggle action which were produced in very limited quantity for Military field trials during the Civil War. He is perhaps best known for his 1850s era percussion whaling bomb-lance guns. This is perhaps the only known brand pistol. This exact pistol is pictured with the action open and closed on page 507 of The WM M. Locke Collection book. Also pictured on pd 471, item 8A-030-8 in Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, 9th EditionThe top flat of the bbl is spuriously stamped “Cook C.S.A. 1863” and the left top flat near the breech end has a spurious “B” inspector initial. Serial number is found on top of the bbl and bottom front of the frame. PROVENANCE: The William Locke Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Overall retains a smooth bright metal finish, probably originally left “in the white”, with scattered spots of fine pitting. Inside the back strap and on the toggle link and rear of the breech block retain strong case colors. Grips are sound with nicks and scratches showing light to moderate wear with a chip on the right heel and retain most of their orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Strong bright bore with pitting in the grooves. 4-37817 JR255 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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