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LOT 100
Cased Factory Engraved English Tipping & Lawden/Sharps Patent Four-Shot Pepperbox Pistol - Serial no. 834, 22 cal., 2 5/8 inch round bbl., blue/silver finish, gutta percha grips. This is a nice example of a cased engraved Sharps Patent Four-Shot Pepperbox Pistol that was manufactured by the English gun maker Tipping & Lawden. The Type 2A pistol has a blue barrel, silver frame and casehardened hammer, trigger and barrel release. The grips are gutta percha with relief floral designs. The frame features almost complete coverage of floral scroll engraving, the sides of the barrels have a wedge of the same engraving with an oval punch dot panel in the center (gripping panel) and the breech end also has the same floral scroll engraving. The top of the barrels are marked “R.S. GARDEN. 29 PICCADILLY LONDON” and the left side of the frame is marked “TIPPING & LAWDEN/SHARPS PATENT” in a circle surrounding the hammer screw. The serial number is marked on the left side of the frame next to the
trigger and the underside of the barrels at the muzzle are marked “484”. The pistol comes in an English style case with a burl wood lid with inlaid brass shield and blue velvet lining. The inside of the lid has the original “Directions For Use” label and the case has five compartments, one is unlined and appears to be for ammunition.
CONDITION: Very fine. The barrels retain 85% plus original blue finish with some scattered minor flaking and corrosion. The frame retains 90% original silver plating with some edge and high point wear. There is an aged patina on the exposed brass. Overall the right grip is fine, the loose replacement left panel is badly heat warped at the bottom, otherwise there are only light handling marks. The markings and engraving are clear. The action is fine. The case is very good with a slightly warped lid, some minor dings and dents on the exterior, an area of torn lining from the pistol hammer and some minor contact wear.
LOT 101
Exceptional Connecticut Arms & Manufacturing Co. Hammond Bulldog Single Shot Pistol - Serial no. 5859, 44 RF cal., 4 inch octagon bbl., blue/nickel finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured from 1866
to the 1880s. It features blade front and notch rear sight, “CONNECTICUT ARMS & MANF’G Co NAUBUC CONN.” on the barrel and “PATENTED OCT. 25. 1864” on the breechblock, blued barrel and casehardened breechblock and frame, hard rubber grips, and matching numbers on the grip frame and left grip. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus of the original blue and 95% nickel finishes with some light edge wear and scattered light handling marks. The grips are very fine with some scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 102
Very Fine Sharps Model 4B Four-Shot Pepperbox Pistol - Serial no. 2017,
32 RF cal., 2 1/2 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, rosewood grips. This
is a very fine example of a Sharps Model 4B pepperbox pistol. These pistols were manufactured circa 1859 to 1874 with a total production of about 9,000. This
model has the bird’s head grip frame. The right side of the frame is marked “C. SHARPS PATENT/JAN. 25, 1859”. The serial number is marked on the underside of
the barrel. Brass blade front and frame “v” notch rear sights, blue barrels and trigger, casehardened frame and hammer, and fitted with smooth rosewood grips. CONDITION: Very fine. The barrels retain 80% bright original blue finish with scattered minor oxidation. The frame retains 75% plus original vivid case colors with some minor oxidation and a smooth gray patina on the grip straps. The grips are fine with most of the original varnish remaining, and showing some high point wear and some minor dings and scratches. The marking is crisp and clear. The action is excellent. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 103
Fine W.W. Marston Superposed Three Barrel .32 Derringer - Serial no. 1786, 32 RF cal., 3 inch fluted bbl., blue/silver finish, rosewood grips. One of approximately 3,300 manufactured from 1864 to 1872. Standard Marston markings on the left side of the frame along with “IMPROVED 1864.” A firing indicator is on the right side of the frame. The barrel cluster and both grip panels are numbered to the gun. CONDITION: Fine, retains 30% plus of the original blue finish on the barrels with the balance a smooth grey patina and some scattered light surface pitting. The frame shows an attractively aged brass
with crisp markings. The grips are also fine with some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,800
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000