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LOT 3297
Unmarked Massive Double Barrel Folding Knife Pistol -
NSN, 46 cal., 5 5/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, stag grips. This double barrel knife pistol is similar in appearance to other examples which often bear Liege proofs, except that those knife pistols often exhibit a blade which folds downward, locking into the area where the triggers are housed. This example is entirely unmarked and appears to have been a one-off creation of unknown age and origin. It features somewhat crude smoothbore barrels of approximately .46 caliber or 12mm, a 5 1/4 inch folding spearpoint knife blade that folds upward between the barrel, corkscrew triggers that unfold when the hammers are cocked, and stag grip scales. CONDITION: Very fine with mostly bright metal surfaces, some minor oxidation, and general mild wear. The grip scales are also very fine with some mild wear. The firearm mechanisms are fine. The knife blade does not secure closed, is difficult to open, and has a notch near the base. A very interesting piece that would have had its carrier prepared for almost any situation! Estimate: 3,250 - 4,500
LOT 3298
Desirable Unwin & Rodgers “NON-XLL” Rimfire Knife Pistol - NSN, 28 RF cal., 3 5/8
inch octagon bbl., German
silver/brown finish, horn grips.
Measuring 6 3/4 inches in the closed position, this pistol has a
tapered octagon barrel in German silver positioned on top of a dual blade
pocketknife. The 3 5/8 inch spearpoint knife blade is marked “J. MOSELEY/& SON/COVENT GARDEN” on
the left ricasso. The 3 1/2 inch clip-point blade has the same ricasso markings. The barrel is stamped with
a pair of “crossed scepter” proofs on the upper left, “UNWIN&RODGERS/PATENTEES.SHEFFIELD” on the left, and “NON-XLL” on the right. Fitted with a lightly checkered vertical spur hammer, hinged ejector, and a folding trigger. A pair of checkered horn panels cover the sides of the body and a small compartment in the butt.
CONDITION: Very good, the German silver mostly bright and the breech block and hammer mostly a brown patina with some light pitting. The much sharpened knife blades show mostly a smooth grey patina with slightly softened markings. The grip scales are very fine with some scattered light handling marks and crisp checkering.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3299
Cased Unmarked Blunt & Syms Percussion Small Frame Variant Pepperbox with Accessories - Serial no. 7, 28 Percussion cal., 2 1/4 inch fluted bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured from the late 1830s to the 1850s. Small frame version with the five shot barrel cluster marked “R-C” on
LOT 3300
Very Fine Cased Exhibition Grade French Lefaucheux Folding Trigger Pinfire Revolver with Accessories - Serial no. 3329, 7.65 mm cal., 3 1/2 inch part octagon bbl., bright/acid etched finish, walnut grips. The Lefaucheux is elaborately etched in Gothic letters on top of the barrel “E. Lefaucheux Paris”. The Lefaucheux patent marking is on the trigger, and the serial number is on the right side of the barrel. Most of the metal surfaces (which were possibly once silver plated) feature an acid etched floral engraving with a dot motif on the hammer, on the edges of the recoil shields and loading gate, on the barrel at the muzzle, on the butt and on the frame around the hammer and folding trigger. Raised bead front sight and ejector rod mounted on the right side. Fitted with smooth grips with a contoured butt. Complete with a wooden case lined in green velvet. The interior lining of the lid is marked “LEFAUCHEUX/A PARIS” in gold. Included in the case are a screwdriver, key, cleaning rod and oiler. CONDITION: Very fine. The metal surfaces have a smooth brown-gray patina with some scattered minor spotting. The grips are excellent with some minor scratches. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine with some minor handling marks, some minor spotting on the varnish, and a long minor crack on the lid and the interior lining shows some minor contact wear. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,750
LOT 3301
Cased Engraved German Silver Frame English Bar Hammer Pepperbox - Serial no. 338,
36 cal., 3 inch fluted bbl., casehardened/ German silver/ blue finish, walnut grips. The casehardened barrel group
has alternating
Birmingham
proofmarks.
The German
silver frame has
scroll engraving
and the serial number on the back strap. The hammer is casehardened and has a sliding safety. The scroll engraved trigger guard, trigger, and screws are blued. The case has a small powder flask, nipple wrench, several balls, F. Joyce & Co. cap tin, loading rod, “100” bore (.36 caliber) marked ball mold, and key. CONDITION: Fine with 30% original case colors on the barrels, bright original German silver, 85% plus original blue finish on the trigger guard, minor oxidation on the hammer and barrel group, and minor wear. The grips are very fine and retain nearly all of the original finish and display only light handling and storage marks. Mechanically excellent. The case and accessories are fine and have mild wear.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
the face. Matching
numbers on frame, face of barrel cluster and head of barrel cluster screw. Fitted with two-piece bag shaped varnished grips with German silver screw escutcheons. Complete with a partitioned wooden case lined in green velvet, a bullet mold, an iron ramrod, and a double face powder flask.
CONDITION: Very fine. The pepperbox retains 70% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The grips are also very fine with a long scratch present on the right panel and a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine with numerous minor handling marks and the lock escutcheon missing. The lining shows minor wear.
192 Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000