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ANTIQUE FIREARMS AND WEAPONS FROM THE ESTATE OF ADAM GOETZ (d. 1971)

Sun, Jun 11, 2023 12:00PM EDT - Sun, Jun 25, 2023 04:00PM EDT
Lot 54

Two Civil War Era Antique Pistols

Estimate: $100 - $250

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
Two Civil War era pistols, representative of the types that many enlisted men carried as "back-ups" especially in the early part of the Cicil War: A Belgian made single shot boxlock percussion pistol, with octagonal barrel in .45 caliber, and wooden grip with some handsome shell-like carvings on the grip at the frame. A small Belgian made pinfire revolver in .30 caliber, complete with ejection rod and folding trigger, with extensive Belgian proof marks. Dimensions: over all length: single shot 8.5", revolver 6.5" Processing and shipping within the continental U.S $30 plus a 1.5% replacement cost insurance fee. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Condition

The single shot pistol is very good plus, in excellent working condition. It has some minor pitting in front of the percussion vent. The pinfire revolver is in very good condition on its exterior, but is not currently functioning. The hammer does not hold on cock, the cylinder does not rotate by moving the double-action trigger. Traces of bright blue remain on the frame and hammer.