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Lot 3427ANTIQUE

A pair of diminutive Scottish percussion screwbarrel pistols by Richardson
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10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$1,989 inc. premium

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A pair of diminutive Scottish percussion screwbarrel pistols by Richardson

.24 caliber 7/8 inch steel barrels with stiff leaf engraving around muzzles. Birmingham proofmarks on underside of barrels. Scroll-engraved percussion boxlock actions; both marked Edinburgh on the right side and Richardson on the other side. Finely engraved dolphin hammers. Engraved thumb safeties. Folding triggers with engraved borders. Checkered walnut grips with silver escutcheons on the wrist. Accompanying cloth and leather purse holster.
Condition: Excellent. Lightly cleaned with clear markings and engraving. Hammer of one pistol will not remain cocked. Nipple covers of both hammers partially perished. Grips excellent. Holster with considerable wear to all surfaces.
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