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LOT 104
Attractive Cased Pair of Acid Etched and Engraved Remington
Elliot No. 2 Pepperbox Pistols with Ivory Grips -A) E. Remington &
Sons Elliot No. 2 Deringer Pepperbox Pistol - Serial no. 15655, 32 RF
cal., 3 3/8 inch fluted cluster bbl., blue/silver finish, antique ivory grips.
Remington manufactured these distinctive multi-shot pistols from the mid-
1860s through around 1888. They were advertised in 1866 as “Repeating
Pistol, (Elliot pt.) No. 22 Cartridge” and “Repeating Pistol, (Elliot pt.) No. 32
Cartridge.” The former is often referred to as the No. 1 size and the latter as
the No. 2 size. This pair of pistols are fine examples of the No. 2 Deringers,
with both having very attractive acid etching on the barrels and engraving
on the frames. The engraving consists of floral scroll on the sides of the
frames and back straps, and large starburst designs on both recoil shields.
The engraving on both pistols appears nearly identical. The top two barrels
on both pistols have very attractive, floral pattern acid etching, with slight
variations in the design between the two. The left ribs between the barrels
are marked with the one-line address, while the right has the Elliot’s patent
dates. The matching serial number is marked on the frames under the
barrels and on the bottom of the barrels. They are both fitted with a pair of
smooth antique ivory grips. Includes a custom made case that is disguised
as a book, with the interior fitted for both pistols.
CONDITION: Very good, with faint traces of original blue and silver finishes
in sheltered areas with the balance mostly mottled grey and brown patina,
some light surface pitting/spotting, and the engraving/etching remaining
crisp. The grips are fine with a few light handling marks and attractively
aged tone. Mechanically fine. The custom made case is fine with a
separated binding and mild wear on the balance. B) E. Remington & Sons
Elliot No. 2 Deringer Pepperbox Pistol - Serial no. 15717, 32 RF cal., 3 3/8
inch fluted cluster bbl., silver finish, antique ivory grips. See “A”.
CONDITION: Very good, retaining faint traces of original silver finish with the
balance a mottled grey and brown patina, a few scattered patches of light
pitting/oxidation, and mostly crisp engraving/etching. The grips are fine with a couple light edge chips and short hairline
cracks. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 106
Chicago Firearms Co. Protector Palm Pistol
with Attractive Pearl Grip Panels and Rare
Picture Box - Serial no. 12308, 32 XSRF cal., 1
3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish, pearl grips.
Manufactured c. 1890s, it is estimated that
around 12,800 of these unique palm pistols were
manufactured, placing this example, with serial
number “12308”, near the end of production.
The frame has the standard model and patent
dates marking around the center circle, while
the center circle of the sideplate has the Chicago
Firearms Co. marking. The barrel has the standard
floral band and there is a floral border on the
frame. The matching serial number is marked on
the inside of the frame, the cylinder turret, and
inside the sideplate. The sideplate and frame are
fitted with smooth pearl grip panels and it has a
checkered hard rubber plunger pad. Includes a
very scarce picture box showing an image of one
of these Protector revolvers on the lid and marked
for Ames Sword Co.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% of the original
nickel finish with some light flaking on the
plunger lever. The pearl grips panels are also very
fine with some light handling marks. The plunger
pad is also very fine with some light handling
evidence. Mechanically excellent. The box is fair
with extensive wear and fading.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 105
Exhibition Quality Factory Engraved and
Gold Inlaid Manufacture Francaise d’Armes
et Cycles de St. Etienne Gaulois Palm Pistol
with Checkered Ivory Grips - Serial no. 15810,
8 mm cal., 2 1/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish,
antique ivory grips. These pistols were initially
called Mitrailleuse (from “Grapeshot”) from 1893
to approximately 1895 before being rebranded
as the Le Gaulois (native people of France as in
the Gauls). The model was manufactured by Manufacture Francaise d’Armes et Cycles in St.
Etienne until approximately 1912. This Gaulois has the manufacturer mark on the rear of the
frame at the top, “Cal.” and “8m/m” at the front, and the Manufacture Française logo along with
“GAULOIS” on the barrel, all inlaid in gold. The left side of the action has the three position
selector switch with “S”, “F”, and “D” markings, also inlaid in gold. The trigger mechanism has a
checkered antique ivory grip pad. The barrel has a round post front sight, and the dust cover
and front of the frame are serrated. It has near full coverage, exhibition quality, factory floral
scroll engraving, which match other examples of factory engraved Gaulois pistols.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% of the original blue finish mixed with some grey/brown patina,
a few patches of light pitting/oxidation, faint traces of case color patterns on the plunger, and
crisp engraving. The plunger pad is also fine with mild wear. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
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