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Lot 254*

A Rare Prussian 22-Bore 1850 Model Percussion Pistol
Suhl, Mid-19th Century

29 April 2010, 11:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

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A Rare Prussian 22-Bore 1850 Model Percussion Pistol
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

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Of the type that was in use during the American Civil War

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