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Lot 254*
A Rare Prussian 22-Bore 1850 Model Percussion PistolSuhl, Mid-19th Century
29 April 2010, 11:00 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £432 inc. premium
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Suhl, Mid-19th Century
Suhl, Mid-19th Century
With russet two-stage barrel retained by a brass barrel band linked by an integral bar to the flat side-plate, octagonal breech stamped with a double-headed eagle above an anchor, flat lock stamped with double-headed eagle above 'Suhl S & C', and anchor below, figured half-stock (minor chips, butt split) stamped with inspector's marks, brass mounts stamped with inspector's marks comprising butt-cap and trigger-guard, steel side-plate apparently replacing a belt hook, and stirrup ramrod (steel parts with some rust patination and pitting)
23.6 cm. barrel
23.6 cm. barrel
Footnotes
Of the type that was in use during the American Civil War








