10-29-202110-29-2021
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 29, 2021 10:00 AMCalender
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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Pocket Pistol

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$2,703$2,300
Auction: Sale #3805B - 3805BLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 29, 2021 10:00AM

Description:

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Pocket Pistol, c. 1765-1780, 3 1/2 in., .44 caliber octagon-to-ring-to-round barrel with turned cannon barrel muzzle; unmarked single bridle flat lock plate with stepped tail; walnut stock with carved line decoration around the lock, side plate, and breech plug tang; brass furniture including a butt cap with line decoration and pointed front and back, French-style trigger guard with flame finial, and a triangular side plate, wood rammer with brass tip, overall lg. 7 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Iron toned to mottled gray with minor to moderate pitting, stock with small losses at top of lock mortice, above the side plate, and at rammer entry into stock.


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