SCARCE PETTENGILL POCKET MODEL REVOLVER.

SCARCE PETTENGILL POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 28. Unusual solid frame hammerless percussion revolver with 4-1/2” oct bbl that is engraved on the top “Pettengills Patent 1856” and on the bottom of the frame “Raymond & Robitaille Patented 1858”. It has an unusual split loading lever and full coverage engraved frame with about 60% coverage on the bbl. It appears to be engraved by Young with flowing intertwined foliate arabesque & geometric patterns with a demon dog incorporated on the left side of the frame. It has a large half sunburst at the top of the frame. It is fitted with 2-pc rosewood grips with silver escutcheons and an engraved screw head. CONDITION: Good to very good. No original finish remains being an even dark gray patina overall. Cylinder is a little loose, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bore is bright & shiny with moderate pitting. 4-50965 (4,500-7,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	676	$3,737.00	SCARCE PETTENGILL POCKET MODEL REVOLVER. Cal. 31. SN 28. Unusual solid frame hammerless percussion revolver with 4-1/2” oct bbl that is engraved on the top “Pettengills Patent 1856” and on the bottom of the frame “Raymond & Robitaille Patented 1858”. It has an unusual split loading lever and full coverage engraved frame with about 60% coverage on the bbl. It appears to be engraved by Young with flowing intertwined foliate arabesque & geometric patterns with a demon dog incorporated on the left side of the frame. It has a large half sunburst at the top of the frame. It is fitted with 2-pc rosewood grips with silver escutcheons and an engraved screw head. CONDITION: Good to very good. No original finish remains being an even dark gray patina overall. Cylinder is a little loose, otherwise mechanics are fine. Bore is bright & shiny with moderate pitting. 4-50965 (4,500-7,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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