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2428
$6,900.00

MORILL, MOSSMAN & BLAIR CUTLASS PISTOL. SN 96. Cal. 32. 4″ long bbl marked on top “CAST STEEL” is rifled with 8 grooves. Blade is 8-3/4″ long with remnants of etched panels on each blade. Percussion mechanism in good working order, orig nipple and is numbered “96” in front of trigger. 3″ walnut buttstock retains traces of orig finish, fits well to frame. PROVENANCE: This pistol was once owned by Harry C. Knode of Dallas, TX., one of the prominent arms collectors during the 1950’s and founding president of The American Society of Arms Collectors. It is featured in an article written by Mr. Knode appearing in the January 1958 “American Arms Collector” magazine. Here is an opportunity to own one of the outstanding United States’ martial arms oddities. Peter Wainwright Collection. CONDITION: All metal retains a nice even patina consistent with age. Light pitting evident around nipple area, which is to be expected, 2 small 3/16″ chips missing near tip. Wood is in very good condition showing just a few handling nicks. 4-38178 PAS25 (5,000-8,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009
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