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Lot 9:Unique James Tidmarsh Excelsior Marked Percussion Knife Pistol

November 30th, 2012|Rock Island, IL

Lot 9:Unique James Tidmarsh Excelsior Marked Percussion Knife Pistol

November 30th, 2012|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,400 - $2,250

Unique James Tidmarsh Excelsior Marked Percussion Knife Pistol

The 3 1/4 inch folding blade is marked "JAMES/TIDMARSH" on the left side of the ricasso and the left side of the blade is marked "EXCELSIOR". The action has a two position spring firing mechanism. The barrel folds out for firing. The frame is fitted with smooth horn scales with rivets. The frame also has a lanyard swivel.

ConditionGood. The pistol has a smooth brown-gray patina. The sharpened blade is slightly loose (drops down slightly when upside down) and has some pin point pitting. The slightly shrunken scales are fine with a number of minor handling marks. Action is fine.

Details

ManufacturerUnknown

ModelKnife Pistol

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge28 Percussion

Barrel5/8 inch round

Finishblue

Griphorn

Item LocationRock Island, IL

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