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BRITISH SAW HANDLE PERCUSSION PISTOL RETAILED BY

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
BRITISH SAW HANDLE PERCUSSION PISTOL RETAILED BY

A. W. SPIES OF NEW YORK. Cal. 35. NSN. Bbl. 8 1/4" twist oct., engraved "London" on top flat. Breech iron has U notch rear sight. Back spring lock w/ curved plate is scroll engraved & also engraved "A. W. Spies". Walnut saw handle style stock has flared checkered grip & is German silver mounted; including engraved trigger guard w/ spur on bow, oval boss on bottom of grip, forend cap, thimble & bbl. mounting escutcheons. CONDITION: bbl. w/ considerable cleaning exhibiting some twist pattern. Other iron parts are dark brown patina. Stock appears to have original finish enhanced later w/ added oil. Checkering is good, but dirty. A sm. piece of wood has been added to tip of saw grip. Lock is operable. Sliding safety will not operate. Trigger sets. Bright shiny bore. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19689/MGM). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.