PERCUSSION PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO ST. LOUIS MAKER ADOLPHUS MEIER.

PERCUSSION PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO ST. LOUIS MAKER ADOLPHUS MEIER. SN NSN. Adolphus Meier made percussion guns in St. Louis circa 1838 – 1868. This pistol has an 8-1/2” full oct ribbed .56 Cal. rifled bbl. and a back action percussion lock stamped “Adolphus Meier & Co.”. The pistol has an iron trigger guard and no sideplate. Stock is hand striped. St. Louis guns are quite rare and desirable. CONDITION: In addition to normal expected dings and bruises the bottom 2” of the grip has been broken and repaired. There is a hardly noticeable stress crack between the trigger guard and rear entrance ferrule. 4-42176 RG23 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2389	$5,462.50	PERCUSSION PISTOL ATTRIBUTED TO ST. LOUIS MAKER ADOLPHUS MEIER. SN NSN. Adolphus Meier made percussion guns in St. Louis circa 1838 – 1868. This pistol has an 8-1/2” full oct ribbed .56 Cal. rifled bbl. and a back action percussion lock stamped “Adolphus Meier & Co.”. The pistol has an iron trigger guard and no sideplate. Stock is hand striped. St. Louis guns are quite rare and desirable. CONDITION: In addition to normal expected dings and bruises the bottom 2” of the grip has been broken and repaired. There is a hardly noticeable stress crack between the trigger guard and rear entrance ferrule. 4-42176 RG23 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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