Octagon to round barrels ares marked "CAST STEEL / PATENT" and "98", the tapered top strap with canted side conforming to octagonal barrel is marked "CASE WILLARD & CO / NEW HARTFORD CONN" one flat displays an undulating vine centering makers mark. The other pistol shows an engraved acorn surrounded by stars on the forend with an arrow aft. There is a small accumulation of dirt within the bore otherwise sharp and bright.
Gun 1: that with acorn ornament is marked "92" on the frame and grip; barrel flat marked "98", must remove screw to slide grip off for viewing. German silver bound; tiny chip out of bottom of right side of grip... now filled; displays well. The barrel displays 95% brilliant blue, frame 60%.
Gun 2: that engraved with undulating leafy vine is marked "97" on frame and grip; barrel flat also marked 98, must remove screw to slide grip off for viewing. Same wood and binding as Gun 1. Barrel 97% bright blue, frame 30%.
Date: Circa 1845
Measurement: Overall length: 10", 6" Barrels
Condition: Fine, minty, brilliant original full coverage blue. Outstanding original condition, bright blue... great wood.
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