CASED PAIR OF ELLIS PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS.

CASED PAIR OF ELLIS PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS. NSN. Cal. 50. 9” oct bbls marked “WILLIAM ELLIS St JAMES Str London” in one line on top of the bbls. “W . ELLIS” is engraved on both tools. The name “B.H. Tyson” is engraved on both thumb plates. The pistols are equipped with sights, safeties, and set triggers. The ramrods are probably replacements. In an English mahogany case with a brass carrying handle inlaid in the top; the interior is lined with green baize. A paper William Ellis label is in the lid of the case, which contains a flask, oil bottle, bullet mold, nipple wrench, screwdriver, cleaning rod, cap tin, six cast lead balls & a key which operates the lock. CONDITION: Pistols retain about 80% of the fading brown color on the bbls & 80% of the blue on the remaining parts. Wood shows minor handling marks with a short crack at the forearm tip on one and a crack through the bbl key on the other, which also has a gouged “X” in the checkering; mechanically fine. Case lid is broken on the left side and missing the top half of that end. Numerous scratches on the bottom and light scratches and dents on top. Lining is scuffed on the edges and slightly dirty. Inside is a card that states that Ellis operated from 1822 to 1840. Tools appear to be associated. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54729 X46 (3,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	439A.	$4,600.00	CASED PAIR OF ELLIS PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS. NSN. Cal. 50. 9” oct bbls marked “WILLIAM ELLIS St JAMES Str London” in one line on top of the bbls. “W . ELLIS” is engraved on both tools. The name “B.H. Tyson” is engraved on both thumb plates. The pistols are equipped with sights, safeties, and set triggers. The ramrods are probably replacements. In an English mahogany case with a brass carrying handle inlaid in the top; the interior is lined with green baize. A paper William Ellis label is in the lid of the case, which contains a flask, oil bottle, bullet mold, nipple wrench, screwdriver, cleaning rod, cap tin, six cast lead balls & a key which operates the lock. CONDITION: Pistols retain about 80% of the fading brown color on the bbls & 80% of the blue on the remaining parts. Wood shows minor handling marks with a short crack at the forearm tip on one and a crack through the bbl key on the other, which also has a gouged “X” in the checkering; mechanically fine. Case lid is broken on the left side and missing the top half of that end. Numerous scratches on the bottom and light scratches and dents on top. Lining is scuffed on the edges and slightly dirty. Inside is a card that states that Ellis operated from 1822 to 1840. Tools appear to be associated. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54729 X46 (3,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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