UNUSUAL SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL.

UNUSUAL SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. About 40. Very unusual single shot pistol with 7-1/2″ oct bbl with integral rectangular chamber end. It has a brass frame made in five pcs, screwed together with 2-pc, deluxe, smooth walnut grips. Bottom of bbl has a single iron guide containing a brass tipped ramrod that appears to be original. Hammer is center mounted in brass top strap with nipple mounted vertically through brass into steel bbl. Pistol is totally unmarked without numbers. Grips have long, curved, brass inlaid panels on each side with left side engraved in script “D. Christenson” and right panel “December 11, 1861”. This has the appearance of being a Southern made pistol that would have been used in Civil War. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl, hammer & trigger retain a smooth even light brown patina with light dings on sides with vice marks on each side. Brass retains a smooth even medium mustard patina. Hammer does not appear to have a half cock. Right grip has a repair at top & both sides have light nicks & scratches and retain about 95% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine with hammer nose & nipple chipped. Unable to check bore. An extremely unusual pistol that requires additional research. 4-35921 JR458 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2514	$2,300.00	UNUSUAL SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. About 40. Very unusual single shot pistol with 7-1/2″ oct bbl with integral rectangular chamber end. It has a brass frame made in five pcs, screwed together with 2-pc, deluxe, smooth walnut grips. Bottom of bbl has a single iron guide containing a brass tipped ramrod that appears to be original. Hammer is center mounted in brass top strap with nipple mounted vertically through brass into steel bbl. Pistol is totally unmarked without numbers. Grips have long, curved, brass inlaid panels on each side with left side engraved in script “D. Christenson” and right panel “December 11, 1861”. This has the appearance of being a Southern made pistol that would have been used in Civil War. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl, hammer & trigger retain a smooth even light brown patina with light dings on sides with vice marks on each side. Brass retains a smooth even medium mustard patina. Hammer does not appear to have a half cock. Right grip has a repair at top & both sides have light nicks & scratches and retain about 95% strong orig varnish. Mechanics are fine with hammer nose & nipple chipped. Unable to check bore. An extremely unusual pistol that requires additional research. 4-35921 JR458 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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