Guns International #: 102842231
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Guns International #: 102842231
Category - Antique Pistols - Percussion
- Antique Pistols - Target
pair
of german
target
pistols
52
caliber
Description: 52 caliber multi grove rifling// 11 inch .52 caliber barrels //18 1/2 inches oa Baden was a town in South Germany, and the configuration of these guns is circa the middle of the 19th century. Octagonal Skelp Damascus barrels with hooked breeches signed "Liewerth" on top flat, heavily swamped at the muzzle, with a bead front sight and notch rear sights. Locks engraved "In Baden" with slight scrollwork, dolphin form hammer en suite, side screw through an escutcheon with what appear to be geese. Set triggers protected by a trigger guard with spur, engraved with a panoply of arms and a stylized pineapple finial. Grips checkered in two panels of point pattern checkering, buttcap fluted and finished by an octagonal steel cap. CONDITION: Barrels essentially gunmetal grey with traces of bluing, Damascus clearly defined. Trigger guard and escutcheon the majority of bluing, with traces of fire bluing on triggers. Stocks good with most of the piano varnish finish handling marks and impressions throughout, but no cracks or chips. Mechanically 1 trigger will only go to half cock appears sear is worn or needs adjustmentb, set triggers, bores are bright and largely clean with some soft frosting. $56 sh Price: $1,895.00 Antique: Yes Manufacturer: german/ liewerth Model: percussion pistol Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102842231
Guns International #: 102842231