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Lot 6:Unwin & Rodgers Knife Pistol 32

November 30th, 2012|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 6:Unwin & Rodgers Knife Pistol 32

November 30th, 2012|Rock Island, IL
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Unwin & Rodgers Double Blade Knife Pistol with Accessories and Custom Case

German silver barrel, marked with a pair of crossed scepter proofs on the upper left flat. Fitted with a smooth straight hammer spur, folding trigger and a pair of knife blades, 3 1/4 and 2 inches long, the smaller marked "F.NEWTON/SHEFFIELD" and "HAND/FORGED" on the ricasso. Smooth horn grips, with a patch box at the rear, tweezers and a single cavity mold. In a custom walnut case featuring a blank brass panel on the lid and maroon leather inner lining, marked in gold with the Royal Coat of Arms over "BY HER MAJESTY'S ROYAL PATENT/THE CELEBRATED PISTOL KNIFE,/INVENTED AND MANUFACTURED BY/UNWIN AND RODGERS.", red felt compartment lining, nipple wrench, cap tin, key and a combination powder/cap/ball flask.

ConditionFair, showing light scratches and dents on the barrel. The hammer shows pitting, with the refinished blades having been ground and sharpened. Grips are fair, with epoxy filler and repairs. Case is good, with minor handling marks. Mechanically good.
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ManufacturerUnwin & Rodgers
ModelKnife Pistol
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge32
Barrel3 inch octagon
Finishbright
Griphorn

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views8884
Catalog page7
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