PAIR OF RARE TAP ACTION PERCUSSION SUPERPOSED PISTOLS.

PAIR OF RARE TAP ACTION PERCUSSION SUPERPOSED PISTOLS. NSN. .42 cal. 3-1/4” rnd bbls. There are no markings or proof marks on these pistols, and they are probably converted from flintlock. One nipple is inserted in the frame to fire the top bbl and another in the pivoting pan to fire the bottom bbl. The nose of the hammer has slightly differing levels to fire either one or both of the charges. The stock is inlaid with silver wire and checkered around the butt. CONDITION: Bbls appear to have been re-browned. Balance of the metal is gray with light pitting and some surface rust. Sliding safety on one is cracked. Wood of the same pistol is battered around the stock pin and is missing about half the wire inlay. Other stock has been repaired and refinished and is likewise missing much of the silver wire. Mechanically good. Top nipple on the ladder is broken. 4-54932 FS118 (1,000-2,000)

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
	462	$1,610.00	PAIR OF RARE TAP ACTION PERCUSSION SUPERPOSED PISTOLS. NSN. .42 cal. 3-1/4” rnd bbls. There are no markings or proof marks on these pistols, and they are probably converted from flintlock. One nipple is inserted in the frame to fire the top bbl and another in the pivoting pan to fire the bottom bbl. The nose of the hammer has slightly differing levels to fire either one or both of the charges. The stock is inlaid with silver wire and checkered around the butt. CONDITION: Bbls appear to have been re-browned. Balance of the metal is gray with light pitting and some surface rust. Sliding safety on one is cracked. Wood of the same pistol is battered around the stock pin and is missing about half the wire inlay. Other stock has been repaired and refinished and is likewise missing much of the silver wire. Mechanically good. Top nipple on the ladder is broken. 4-54932 FS118 (1,000-2,000) 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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