EXTREMELY RARE ELGIN CUTLASS PERCUSSION PISTOL, REPORTEDLY THE LONGEST KNOWN.

EXTREMELY RARE ELGIN CUTLASS PERCUSSION PISTOL, REPORTEDLY THE LONGEST KNOWN. SN 52. Cal. 36. Reportedly the longest known authentic Elgin Cutlass pistol. This fine piece is 19″ overall with a 13-5/8″ clip-point bowie style blade with 7-1/2″ of back grind and integral square back trigger guard with pointed finial. It has a 6″ rnd bbl with 6 groove rifling, pinched pin front sight and a fixed rear sight at the rear of the top flat of the rectangular frame. Frame and the mortised lock plate have long, curved langettes which are mortised into the sides of the curved mahogany or fruit wood grip with bulbous pommel. Blade is etched with extensive patterns resembling those found on Ames swords. Each side has an eagle with a ribbon in its beak upon which is inscribed “Liberty”. Below the eagle on the right side, in faint lettering, is “Elgins Patent” left side below the eagle in a little stronger lettering is “Mossman / Morrill / & Blair / Amherst, Mass.” All etching is somewhat faint but knowing what is suppose to be there it becomes clear, although some of the individual lettering is obliterated. This exact Elgin Cutlass Pistol appears in the book The Wm M. Locke Collection, Sellers on page 470 bottom item. It is stated that “this is the largest known Elgin Cutlass Pistol”. Mr. Sellers states that the grip “may” be a replacement. If so it is a period of use replacement. This is an extraordinarily rare and unique sidearm in addition to being the single longest of its type. PROVENANCE: William M. Locke Collection. CONDITION: Fine. No orig finish remains with the blade a cleaned gray patina with scattered fine pitting around the tip and on the back grind. It was cleaned a long time ago and is now beginning to repatinate. Bbl and frame are a smooth mottled gray brown patina . Grip is sound with a few nicks and dings and retains a waxed hand worn patina. Hammer is without safety notched otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore. 4-37819 JR254 (20,000-25,000)

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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	2413	$0.00	EXTREMELY RARE ELGIN CUTLASS PERCUSSION PISTOL, REPORTEDLY THE LONGEST KNOWN. SN 52. Cal. 36. Reportedly the longest known authentic Elgin Cutlass pistol. This fine piece is 19″ overall with a 13-5/8″ clip-point bowie style blade with 7-1/2″ of back grind and integral square back trigger guard with pointed finial. It has a 6″ rnd bbl with 6 groove rifling, pinched pin front sight and a fixed rear sight at the rear of the top flat of the rectangular frame. Frame and the mortised lock plate have long, curved langettes which are mortised into the sides of the curved mahogany or fruit wood grip with bulbous pommel. Blade is etched with extensive patterns resembling those found on Ames swords. Each side has an eagle with a ribbon in its beak upon which is inscribed “Liberty”. Below the eagle on the right side, in faint lettering, is “Elgins Patent” left side below the eagle in a little stronger lettering is “Mossman / Morrill / & Blair / Amherst, Mass.” All etching is somewhat faint but knowing what is suppose to be there it becomes clear, although some of the individual lettering is obliterated. This exact Elgin Cutlass Pistol appears in the book The Wm M. Locke Collection, Sellers on page 470 bottom item. It is stated that “this is the largest known Elgin Cutlass Pistol”. Mr. Sellers states that the grip “may” be a replacement. If so it is a period of use replacement. This is an extraordinarily rare and unique sidearm in addition to being the single longest of its type. PROVENANCE: William M. Locke Collection. CONDITION: Fine. No orig finish remains with the blade a cleaned gray patina with scattered fine pitting around the tip and on the back grind. It was cleaned a long time ago and is now beginning to repatinate. Bbl and frame are a smooth mottled gray brown patina . Grip is sound with a few nicks and dings and retains a waxed hand worn patina. Hammer is without safety notched otherwise mechanics are fine. Strong bright bore. 4-37819 JR254 (20,000-25,000) 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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