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Live Auction

The October 2022 Auctions: Day 2

Thu, Oct 13, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1469

WILLIAM BOND, LONDON, CASED PERCUSSION CAP PISTOLS, C. 1830-1850, L 8" BARRELS

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
Having rifled octagonal barrels, marked at the top 'W. Bond 59 Lombard Street, London'. Locks marked 'W. Bond' with scrolling engraving. Engraved dolphin-form hammers with slide safeties. Gold banding at the breeches. Walnut stocks with checkered grips. Includes fitted wooden case with red velvet lining and a William Bond label. Case contains accessories including a powder flask, bullet mold, lead balls, cap tin and lubricant. Provenance: Property of a Rochester Hills, MI private collector.