05-03-201405-03-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 3, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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English Percussion Pistol by Brander

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$984$800
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2724MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 03, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

English Percussion Pistol by Brander, c. early 19th century, carved walnut stock with silver fittings and inlays, proofmarked on the tail of the triggerguard, steel lockplate engraved Brander with external safety, brass barrel with steel engraved breech, barrel marked BRANDER . LONDON and proofmarks, barrel lg. 9, overall lg. 15 in.
Estimate $600-800

Stock has a few cracks on the left side of barrel, a few pieces of silver inlay are missing.


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Keywords

steel lockplate, steel engraved breech, LONDON