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CONDITION: Very fine with crisp engraving and markings, bright gold and platinum, attractively aged patina on the silver, 85% plus original blue
finish on the entry pipe and trigger guard, light original case colors, 75% original brown finish and distinct Damascus patterns on the barrel,
some minor oxidation staining, and minor overall age and storage related wear. The stock is also very fine and retains most of its high polish
finish, crisp checkering, and attractive figure and grain and exhibits minor wear including some scratches and dings. Mechanically fine. The case
and accessories are generally fine with age and storage related wear. B) E. & W. Bond Percussion Pistol - Serial no. 8246, 45 cal., 9 1/2 inch
octagon bbl., brown/casehardened/blue/silver/gold finish, walnut stock. As described in “A.”
CONDITION: Very fine with crisp engraving and markings, bright gold and platinum, well-aged patina on the silver, 80% plus original blue finish,
light original case colors, 40% original brown and distinct Damascus patterns along the barrel, light scratches and oxidation staining on the
barrel, and minor overall wear. The stock is fine and has some small flakes and chips around the lock mortise, crisp checkering, and minor dings
and scratches. Mechanically fine. Overall, a very attractive cased English dueling pistol set.
Provenance: The Ronald W. MacWillie Collection; The Norman R. Blank Collection.
Estimate: 9,000 - 14,000