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An interesting cased English percussion belt pistol by William Chance & Sonsecond quarter, 19th century
8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$2,574 inc. premium
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An interesting cased English percussion belt pistol by William Chance & Son
second quarter, 19th century
second quarter, 19th century
The 5 1/2 inch .38 caliber octagonal barrel German silver barrel marked London Electrnm (sic) Comer Proof. Engraved and sighted tang. Engraved and signed German silver back action lock with engraved and blued cock. German silver spur triggerguard engraved with scrollwork. Varnished walnut half-stock with checkered grip, German silver escutcheons and cap reservoir. Complete with blue velour-lined walnut case, the lid set with a silver-plated escutcheon molded in relief with the palmetto tree symbol of South Carolina. Partitioned interior retaining associated accessories: a plain brass and copper powder flask, a brass single ball mold with iron sprue cutter and an open box of F. Joyce & Co. percussion caps.
Condition: Gun, fine and showing sharp engraving, minor marks and fracture to barrel tang at retaining screw. Sound clean wood with few light marks. Case and accessories, very good. Interior of lid re-lined; one compartment lid replaced, lining showing some wear and light staining.
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Condition: Gun, fine and showing sharp engraving, minor marks and fracture to barrel tang at retaining screw. Sound clean wood with few light marks. Case and accessories, very good. Interior of lid re-lined; one compartment lid replaced, lining showing some wear and light staining.
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Footnotes
Note: William Chance & Son, London, 1830-60.
Electrum is a type of German silver alloy with a higher percentage of nickel. It was often used for drafting instruments but rarely for firearms.








