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Lot 86:Silver Egg-Shaped Shell Housing a Concealed Percussion Pistol

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 86:Silver Egg-Shaped Shell Housing a Concealed Percussion Pistol

September 10th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Unique Silver Egg-Shaped Repoussé Shell Housing a Concealed Percussion Pistol

An unmarked, concealed percussion pistol seated inside a repoussé two-piece silver egg-shaped shell with floral patterns on the outside. The pistol consists of a small barrel that loads from the top with a trigger mechanism below and a sideways spring loaded hammer that hits the base of the barrel where a percussion cap can be placed.

ConditionFine, retaining 75% plus nitre blue finish on the pistol mechanism with some light patches of surface pitting inside. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerUnknown
ModelPercussion
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge8 mm
Barrel3/8 inch round
Finishnitre blue/German silver

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2567
Catalog page85
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