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March 2012 M.A.D. Gallery Pages  1 | 2 | 3

Pistols Vignette


Top row, left to right:
Pistol, Smith & Wesson, First Model, 3rd Issue, Cased
.22 Caliber Revolver, Serial #88274


Engraved and gilt cylinder, hammer and pin; cased in MW Robinson case with UMC 100 round sealed loose pack cartridge box.
$5,375
308-247


Knife Revolver, Belgian, Folding Dirk, Marked "LT"
Fancy Gutta Percha Grips


This example with four inch octagonal barrel, features a 3.5-inch blade and fantastic grips depicting dragon's head and leafy scrolling. Solid and tight, mechanically fine.
$2,535
308-261


Middle row, left to right:
Pistol, Flintlock, German, Holster Pistol, Unmarked
Steel Is Chiseled and Damascened With Gold
Carved with vine and scroll motif
Circa 1750
Outstanding


.63 caliber smooth bore, 10.5-inch round barrel with octagonal breech ribbed; overall 16.25-inches. Half moon from sight, no rear sight, barrel held by two pins. Full walnut stock, pointed butt, birds-head contour, raised carving on sides of ramrod channel and surrounding trigger guard bow and finial; magnificent carving with pronounced teardrop; carving surrounds tang.
$10,785
308-258


Pistol, Squeezer by Gaulois, Number 1
A Rare French Pistol, 90% Original Blue and Case Color Overall
8mm, serial number 9656


Checkered hard rubber grip, overall fine, tight mechanical condition.
$1,635
308-262


Pistols, Cased Pair, by Mortimer and Son, Boxlock, with Snap-Bayonets
St. James Street, London
.50 Caliber, Screw barrels which are 2 7/8-inches; overall 7.5-inches.
Marked, "Makers to H.R.H. the Prince Regent"
Converted and Cased by W.A. Beckwith early 1830's


Iron barrels and frames, checkered bag grips nicely engraved.
No finish, medium great color. Cased with Beckwith's label, flask, combination mold/barrel wrench, balls and key.
$6,985
308-250


Bottom row, left to right:
Pistol, Squeezer by Rouchouse, Large Size Frame
Engraved


This example 7mm, serial number 120, beautifully engraved frame in silver gray; barrel has 85% bright blue with gold muzzle band and gold lightning bolts at breech. Trigger with fine checkered engraving is bright blue; checkered rubber grips marked "Rouchouse" and "St. Etienne" are perfect.
$4,335
308-252


Pistol with Dagger, Pinfire Revolver, Folding Blade
6-shot .22-caliber rimfire
Belgium for French Market


Exceptionally rare, having 6.75-inch blade marked "BREVETE S.G.D.G." and "S-B" in a cartouche at base. Pistol measures 8.25-inches closed and a whopping 14.75-inches when open.
$5,685
308-253


If you are interested in buying any of these items, please call (978) 597-8084 or email David Hillier at drh@aaawt.com or Lynn Morin at lfm@aaawt.com

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