SCARCE CASED TINY WOODBRIDGE PERCUSSION PISTOL.

SCARCE CASED TINY WOODBRIDGE PERCUSSION PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 32. Tiny vest pocket percussion pistol with 1-9/16″ oct bbl with name “BERRY WOODBRIDGE” on top flat. Bbl has a steel rail on bottom with a tiny articulated captive rammer. Mounted on a boxlock receiver with rounded edges and side hammer, with a full checkered 1-pc walnut grip with tiny oval thumbplate & steel buttcap with trap. Receiver, hammer & appended parts are very nicely engraved with foliate arabesque patterns & a zigzag border. Accompanied by what is probably its orig relined rosewood casing with a rectangular ivory inlay in lid, scrimshawed with a whale. Interior is burgundy felt lined compartmented in bottom for pistol, a tiny faceted brass flask with single cavity, iron, nutcracker style ball mold and an ebony parts box in left rear corner. An open compartment on right side contains lead balls. Front has a mortised brass lock. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Pistol retains a smooth even gray/brown patina. Grip is sound showing light to moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, unable to check bore. Case has a grain check in lid with a replaced sliver on top right edge. Interior is lightly soiled and intact. Flask & mold are fine. 4-35756 JR393 (2,500-4,000)

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
	2700	$805.00	SCARCE CASED TINY WOODBRIDGE PERCUSSION PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 32. Tiny vest pocket percussion pistol with 1-9/16″ oct bbl with name “BERRY WOODBRIDGE” on top flat. Bbl has a steel rail on bottom with a tiny articulated captive rammer. Mounted on a boxlock receiver with rounded edges and side hammer, with a full checkered 1-pc walnut grip with tiny oval thumbplate & steel buttcap with trap. Receiver, hammer & appended parts are very nicely engraved with foliate arabesque patterns & a zigzag border. Accompanied by what is probably its orig relined rosewood casing with a rectangular ivory inlay in lid, scrimshawed with a whale. Interior is burgundy felt lined compartmented in bottom for pistol, a tiny faceted brass flask with single cavity, iron, nutcracker style ball mold and an ebony parts box in left rear corner. An open compartment on right side contains lead balls. Front has a mortised brass lock. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Pistol retains a smooth even gray/brown patina. Grip is sound showing light to moderate wear. Mechanics are crisp, unable to check bore. Case has a grain check in lid with a replaced sliver on top right edge. Interior is lightly soiled and intact. Flask & mold are fine. 4-35756 JR393 (2,500-4,000) 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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