CASED PAIR OF CONSTABLE TARGET PISTOLS.

CASED PAIR OF CONSTABLE TARGET PISTOLS. Cal .70. Marked “R. CONSTABLE. PHILADELPHIA.” on top of each bbl with just the name on the lockplates. Notice that one of the pistols was made wtih saw handle type grip and one with transitional grip. There are British proof marks on the bottom of the bbls. There are engraved initials on the silver ovals on the left side of one of the pistols, “H. L. H”?? Breech plug and bbl tang are finely engraved to match the trigger guard. There is also a silver band around the breech plug. Case is probably American as the green baize covering is not the normal pattern in British case guns. A wooden box has been glued to the baize in the center. It contains a red, leather-covered, three compartment flask that is unmarked and two cap tins. There is also a bullet mold, two cleaning rods, one of which has an over long replacement handle, and two compartments one of which contains cast balls. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with light pitting getting heavier at the muzzle. Wood has normal dings and scratches. Locks are fine. Set triggers require adjustment. That was probably added by Constable, but the grain match on the wood is very good and barely detectable. Initial plate on the unaltered pistol is in the normal position. Case has stains and repairs to the lid and the top panel is loose at the left. Interior is slightly stained the label is only partially readable due to stains. Cased American pairs of pistols are extremely rare. 4-57034 FS44 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3444	$5,290.00	CASED PAIR OF CONSTABLE TARGET PISTOLS. Cal .70. Marked “R. CONSTABLE. PHILADELPHIA.” on top of each bbl with just the name on the lockplates. Notice that one of the pistols was made wtih saw handle type grip and one with transitional grip. There are British proof marks on the bottom of the bbls. There are engraved initials on the silver ovals on the left side of one of the pistols, “H. L. H”?? Breech plug and bbl tang are finely engraved to match the trigger guard. There is also a silver band around the breech plug. Case is probably American as the green baize covering is not the normal pattern in British case guns. A wooden box has been glued to the baize in the center. It contains a red, leather-covered, three compartment flask that is unmarked and two cap tins. There is also a bullet mold, two cleaning rods, one of which has an over long replacement handle, and two compartments one of which contains cast balls. CONDITION: Gray patina overall with light pitting getting heavier at the muzzle. Wood has normal dings and scratches. Locks are fine. Set triggers require adjustment. That was probably added by Constable, but the grain match on the wood is very good and barely detectable. Initial plate on the unaltered pistol is in the normal position. Case has stains and repairs to the lid and the top panel is loose at the left. Interior is slightly stained the label is only partially readable due to stains. Cased American pairs of pistols are extremely rare. 4-57034 FS44 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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