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LOT 3174
Very Fine Dolne Apache Pinfire Pocket Revolver with Folding Knife - Serial no. 3966, 7 mm pinfire cal., 1 1/2 inch fluted bbl., blue/bright finish, metal grips. The revolver combines a double action
revolver with folding
German silver knuckles and a 3 1/2 inch folding
dagger. “L. DOLNE INVUR” is stamped under the serial
number on the right front of the frame. The Apache revolver received its nickname from the Parisian street gangs of the late 19th century
and early 20th century. These criminals were particularly fond
of using hand to hand combat. The brass knuckles obviously
fit this style well. The revolver and knife were also
suitable for use in a multi-person attack that was
commonly used: one member of the gang would
disable the victim with a scarf or similar item while the
other picked through their pockets for valuables. They
could be used as a threat to ensure compliance.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% plus of the
original blue on the cylinder, the German silver
mostly bright, and a smooth grey patina on other
iron components including the knife blade. The various
articulations and latches function properly.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3175
LOT 3176
Interesting Lebeda Engineering LLC. Elgin Pocket Watch Percussion “Pistol” - NSN, 4.5 mm cal., 2 7/8 inch round bbl., nickel finish. Developed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, by Lebeda Engineering LLC. The frame of the pistol is a hollowed-out Elgin pocket watch, with a cocking piece in lieu of the winding knob, a manually set niter blue trigger bar at 10 o’clock, a barrel extending out at the 6 o’clock position, and the hands permanently at 5 minutes to midnight. Elgin National Watch Co. was the largest manufacturer of pocket watches in the United States and were in operation from 1864 to 1968. The barrel has an integral nipple to accept a single charge for a cap gun, and is manually loaded with a .177 inch BB. The combination of percussion cap and muzzle loaded ball makes this neither a firearm, nor is it considered an “any other weapon”. Houses in a small unmarked jewelry case.
CONDITION: Very good as custom made. The watch body shows scattered small dings and scratches associated with a vintage watch carried in the pocket, surface scratches on the crystal, and visible chip on the white porcelain face. Case is excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,000
Cased Pair of
Engraved and
Gold Inlaid
Marenbert
Boxlock
Percussion
Pocket Pistols
-A) Boxlock
Percussion
Pistol - NSN, 12
mm cal., 2 1/8
inch round bbl.,
bright/gold
finish, ebony
grips. This pair
of 19th century
pocket pistols
features screw-off textured pattern welded “Damascus”
barrels, “MARENBERT/*A PARIS*” in gold inlay on the
underside of the actions at the breech, notch sights,
folding triggers, hammers offset to the right, entwining
scroll engraving, an ebony grips with carved floral
patterns, and rotating compartment lids in the pommel
caps. They come in a case with a “FERRIER ARQR/RUE
DU ST. HONORE 66/PARIS” mark embossed inside the lid
along with some accessories, including a ball mold with
arms that double as a nipple wrench and a barrel wrench.
CONDITION: Fine with distinct twist patterns along the barrel, bright gold inlaid marking, crisp engraving and carving, gray and brown patina, small repaired flakes/chips at the edges of the grip, and light marks and scratches. The trigger not automatically unfolding, otherwise mechanically fine. The case and accessories are also fine and have minor age and storage related wear such as some hairline cracks in the lid.
B) Boxlock Pocket Pistol - NSN, 12 mm cal., 2 1/8 inch round bbl., bright/gold finish, ebony grips. CONDITION: Fine with distinct twist patterns on the barrel, bright gold inlaid marking, crisp engraving and carving, gray and brown patina, tiny flakes at the edge of the grip on the top left, and minor handling and storage marks. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3177
Unique and Desirable German Pius Lang “50-Blade” Exhibition/Horseman’s Multi-Tool Knife with Horn Grip Scales - The Pius Lang firm was started in Stetten, Germany in 1852, and in 1889 they first exhibited their famous 100- blade knives at the Paris World Exposition. They made these multi-tool knives in various sizes including 50-blade, like this example, 100-blade, and 200-blades. Examples like this one are also sometimes referred to as a “horseman’s knife”, due to the prominent hoof pick on the one side. The largest of the knife blades is approximately 3 1/2 inches long and marked “P.LANG/GERMANY” and “STAINLESS” on the left. The knife has various special purpose blades as well as saw blades, screwdrivers, cork screw, toothpick, leather punch, and many other tools including the previously mentioned hoof pick. It is fitted with smooth grey horn grip scales retained with five screws each, each being slotted for the storing of a small tool at each end. Includes a black leather belt pouch.
CONDITION: Excellent, the blades and metal overall remaining bright with very little wear or handling evidence. The grip scales are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks. These Lang exhibition knives make a fantastic centerpiece for a knife collection!
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3178
Fine Unwin & Rodgers Etched
Blade “NON-XLL” Percussion
Knife Pistol - NSN, 28 cal., 3 5/8 inch flat
topped bbl., bright finish, horn grips. Measuring 6
1/2 inches in the closed position, this pistol has
an in-line percussion barrel in German silver
positioned on top of a dual blade pocketknife.
The knife blades (both spear point, 3 3/4 and 2 1/2 inches) bear the “NON*XLL/UNWIN&/RODGERS” address on the left ricasso. The barrel is stamped with a pair of “crossed scepter” proofs, with a smooth vertical spur hammer and a folding trigger. A pair of horn panels cover the sides of the body, with a steel tweezer set slotted into the right panel (tightly fitted) and a German silver bullet mold on the left. A small, empty compartment is present in the butt.
CONDITION: Fine overall, the barrel and other German silver components remaining almost entirely bright while
the primary blades show a faint shadow of the etched “Protector” motto, and other iron components show mostly a smooth grey patina with some scattered patches of light pitting. The grip scales are fine and have some scattered light handling marks and the right panel has a few moderate edge chips absent. Mechanically fine.
Provenance: The TTT Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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