Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

Cased Pair Witton, Daw Belt Percussioclip Pistols

Price realized
$3,383
Pre-sale estimate
$1,500 – $2,500
Hammer price
$2,750
Category
Firearms & Militaria
Sold
June 25, 2022
Sale
WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2

Lot description

pair) Cased British percussion pistols, 50 caliber, each with an octagonal 4.75" barrel marked at the top "Witton, Daw & Co. London", the lower barrel with the Victorian mark 'Crown over V" and London blackpowder proof mark, swivel ramrod, the barrel tang, sideplates, trigger guard and hammer with scrolled engraving, the checkered wood stock with hinged cap storage butt and a blued belt clip, housed in the oak box wood with accourtments including oil can, Wilton & Daw copper cap tin, wood handle square head wrench, powder flask, bullet mold, several lead balls, wood and brass cleaning/clearing rod, the oak case with green felt interior and the tag of "Witton , Daw & Co. Gun Makers, 57 Threadneedle Street, Opposite the Royal Exchange, London, Established 1783", for shipping: case is 2.5"h, 13.75"w, 8"d, 5.85lbs

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.