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477
$1,495.00

LOT OF THREE PISTOLS. (1) Unidentified flintlock pistol with 7-1/4” brass bbl, .50 caliber. There is an unreadable maker’s mark on the lock plate, possibly Shepherd. The proof marks on the bbl have been polished off. Ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: Dark patina on all metal with considerable corrosion inside the bbl. Stock has been broken and repaired. Mechanically needs work. (2) St Etienne conversion pistol in .69 caliber with 6-3/8” bbl. Converted to percussion by the Belgian method. The trigger is replaced and belt hook is missing. CONDITION: Some of the old reblue remains. Stock is chipped and cracked. Mechanically functional. (3) Indian copy of Tower Model 1842 pistol. Cal. .58. 6” rnd bbl. CONDITION: Moderate pitting overall. Hammer is an incorrect replacement, as is the swivel in the butt. Trigger screw is missing. Stock has a number of vise marks at the front end. From the collection of the late Bruce McDowell. 4-54661 FS84 (600-1,200)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005
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