PAIR OF CASPAR PETER BRASS MOUNTED FISH-TAIL BUTT PISTOLS CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION.

PAIR OF CASPAR PETER BRASS MOUNTED FISH-TAIL BUTT PISTOLS CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION. SN NSN. Cal. .580 Bore diameter. 8-3/4″ Tapered octagon to ovoid, slightly swamped, bbls have inset brass bead front sights on continuation of top flat. Pistols have been converted to percussion with shaped drums and nipples. Slightly arched, thick, chamfered lockplates have long tapered tails, engraved with a pair of drums. “Caspar Peter a Karlsbad” is on each lockplate. Broad, flat-faced, percussion hammers have been fitted. Stump figured stocks extend to muzzles with horn tips, with relief shadow carving around lockplates, sideplates, trigger guard finials, and ramrod pipes and channels. Raised relief shell carving is at fronts of crest plates on grips and trigger guard finials. Brass furniture is pictorially decorated with horses and riders surrounded by relief acanthus and scroll. Broad, flat, fish-tailed butt caps show scenes of horsemen chasing and firing pistols at each other on left sides, and right sides show man, shot, and falling from his horse. Walnut ramrods have horn tips and mount through line decorated pipes. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of an old blue, probably done at time of conversion. Locks are smooth, dark gray, with what appears to be traces of muted case hardening color. Stocks are sound, with some cracks along left bbl channel of one pistol, with a few chips missing. Lock mortises are good. Brass is lightly toned, and engraving is slightly softened. 8-76292 MGM105 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2569	$2,875.00	PAIR OF CASPAR PETER BRASS MOUNTED FISH-TAIL BUTT PISTOLS CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION. SN NSN. Cal. .580 Bore diameter. 8-3/4″ Tapered octagon to ovoid, slightly swamped, bbls have inset brass bead front sights on continuation of top flat. Pistols have been converted to percussion with shaped drums and nipples. Slightly arched, thick, chamfered lockplates have long tapered tails, engraved with a pair of drums. “Caspar Peter a Karlsbad” is on each lockplate. Broad, flat-faced, percussion hammers have been fitted. Stump figured stocks extend to muzzles with horn tips, with relief shadow carving around lockplates, sideplates, trigger guard finials, and ramrod pipes and channels. Raised relief shell carving is at fronts of crest plates on grips and trigger guard finials. Brass furniture is pictorially decorated with horses and riders surrounded by relief acanthus and scroll. Broad, flat, fish-tailed butt caps show scenes of horsemen chasing and firing pistols at each other on left sides, and right sides show man, shot, and falling from his horse. Walnut ramrods have horn tips and mount through line decorated pipes. CONDITION: Very good. Bbls retain most of an old blue, probably done at time of conversion. Locks are smooth, dark gray, with what appears to be traces of muted case hardening color. Stocks are sound, with some cracks along left bbl channel of one pistol, with a few chips missing. Lock mortises are good. Brass is lightly toned, and engraving is slightly softened. 8-76292 MGM105 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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