Brea, California, United States
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LOT 104:
Cased Brace of Box-Lock Percussion Belt Pistols by Richardson, Cork
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Start price:
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3,000
Estimated price :
$3,700 - $6,000
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Cased Brace of Box-Lock Percussion Belt Pistols by Richardson, Cork
Exceptional cased brace of Percussion Belt Pistols by "RICHARDSON, CORK" with accessories circa, 1835-1845. .50 cal. steel octagon 3.25" barrels with Birmingham proof marks and captive ram-rods mounted on an under mounted rib. Each pistol has a side mounted steel belt hook. All steel parts are engraved and case hardened retaining approximately 95-98% original fire blue and case hardened finish. Side mounted percussion hammers. Stocks are in excellent to near factory new condition with exceptional micro-checkering and each has a silver oval wrist escutcheon. Pistols are 8.5" overall length and in good working order. The original period box has brass corners, reinforcing stripes, single swing hook in the front, and a decorative brass escutcheon in the center of the lid. The interior of the box has been professionally restored/re-lined in the correct English green baize. Accessories include; bullet mold, pewter oil bottle, (2) " ELEYS " cap tins with caps, additional ram-rod with cleaning jag/ball puller, balls, wads, and a wonderful (3) compartment " SYKES " powder flask. Size: 8 1/2" L
