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LOT 3131
Extraordinary
Connecticut
Arms &
Manufacturing
Co. Hammond
Bulldog
Single Shot
Pistol with
Rare Factory
Box - Serial no.
1047, 44 RF cal., 4
inch irregular octagon bbl., blue/casehardened
finish, hard rubber grips. The Bulldog was
manufactured from 1866 to the 1880s and uses
a rotating breechblock that interlocks with the
hammer at the time of discharge. It has blade
and notch sights, “CONNECTICUT ARMS & MANF’G Co NAUBUC CONN.” on the barrel, “PATENTED OCT. 25. 1864” on
the breechblock, and the matching serial number on the right side of the grip frame at the toe and inside of the
left grip panel at the top. Includes a factory box with cartridge block and four cartridges (stuck in the block).
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original blue finish and 97% plus of the vibrant original case colors
with some light edge wear and a few scattered light handling marks. The grips are very fine with a hairline crack
at the top of the right panel and a few scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The box is fair on
the exterior with extensive wear, tears, some tape repairs, and very good on the interior. If your collection is in
need of one of these Bulldog pistols, this example would be very difficult to improve upon!
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3132
Attractive
Engraved British
Bar Hammer
Percussion
Pepperbox
Revolver with
Case - NSN,
40 cal., 3 inch
fluted bbl.,
casehardened
finish,
walnut grips.
Manufactured c.
the 1840s, this is
a beautiful example of a British bar hammer, percussion pepperbox pistol. Pepperbox revolvers like this were popular
among affluent gentleman in urban areas as they could be carried in a coat pocket and used for self-defense against
muggings and robberies, which were a serious problem in European and North American cities during the mid-19th
century. There are flourishes of fine floral scroll engraving on the frame, bar of the hammer, on the muzzles of the
barrels, and on the trigger guard bow. There are British proofs on the flutes between each of the chambers on the
barrel cluster. The revolver has a very attractive casehardened finish overall and is fitted with a pair of finely checkered
walnut grips. Includes a hardwood presentation case with blank brass inscription plate on the lid, powder flask, a
ramrod, and two cap tins.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% of the vibrant original case colors, the balance a grey patina, some light flash
pitting around the nipples, and crisp engraving overall. The grips are also very fine with a few light blemishes, a small
puncture mark in the right panel, and crisp checkering overall. Mechanically needs work as the barrels rotate with
trigger pull but the hammer does not cock. The case and accessories are fine with some black scuffing on the lid and
mild handling/storage wear.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3134
Cased Engraved
Tranter Patent
Single Action
Revolver - Serial
no. 6977, 22 RF cal.,
2 1/2 inch octagon
bbl., blue/gold/
casehardened finish,
checkered walnut
grips. This is a high
quality cased Tranter
Patent revolver
finished in gold
and blue, with fine
high quality scroll
engraving on the
frame sides. The
front upper left side of
the frame is marked “W. TRANTER’S/PATENT” over “6977” and the bottom of the barrel directly ahead of the
frame is marked “64”. The upper barrel flat and cylinder between each chamber is marked with British proof
marks and the rear cylinder face is marked “64”. The frame is gold plated, the cylinder casehardened and the
remaining parts are blue. Release lever, trigger, hammer, and loading gate are niter blue. The barrel is marked
“C. Golden. Bradford.”, with blade front and frame notch rear sights, seven round cylinder, and fitted with a
one-piece checkered walnut grip. Complete in a walnut case with initial shield on the lid, blue felt lining with
four compartments, two piece lids, cleaning rod, screwdriver, and key.
CONDITION: Very fine. The frame retains 60% original gold plating with an aged patina on the exposed brass.
The cylinder shows 85% original case colors mixed with smooth gray patina. The barrel, hammer, and cylinder
pin retain 95% plus original bright blue finish with some high edge wear and a small amount of minor
spotting. The grip is excellent with a few minor dings and crisp checkering. The engraving and markings are
crisp and clear. The action is excellent. The case is good with some slight warping of the lid.
Estimate: 2,250 - 4,000
LOT 3133
F.C. Taylor Fur Getter Single Shot Trap Pistol with Ground
Spike - Serial no. 814, 22 cal., 6 inch round bbl., bright/blue
finish, metal grips. Manufactured in the early 1900s, the Fur
Getter was marketed as an “automatic” weapon for taking fur-
bearing animals. When set as a trap, the Fur Getter is placed
with a screw swivel or slip-on ground spike, with a section of
appropriate bait hung from a hook connected to the trigger. The
target animal would smell the food, grab hold, and pull away,
which in turn caused the weapon to swivel on target and fire; if
the hook angle and stop setting are properly set for the target
animal, the odds of a fatal shot to the brain are very high. In a
pinch, the hook and swivel could be dismounted and the item
used as a single shot pistol. Constructed chiefly from brass with
some steel components, the item is fitted with a set of blade and
notch sights, with the Taylor address on the left side of the frame,
patent markings on the right, with adjustment hardware for the
bait hook, adjustable trigger stop, and a steel cocking arm. The
ground spike is included.
CONDITION: Fine, with cleaned/polished brass, areas of mixed
patina, scattered light dings and scratches. The steel hardware
retains 70% plus blue finish, with mild spotting and pitting
(concentrated on the screw and spike), and some light handling
marks. Mechanically functions.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
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