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ELGIN CUTLASS PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
ELGIN CUTLASS PISTOL.

Cal. 34. S#41. Made by “Morrill, Mosman, & Blair / Amherst, Mass” and so etched on left side of blade. These were made in 2 sizes and this is larger with 4” barrel, 14” overall, and 9” cutting surface. Flayderman cites 1838 St. Louis newspaper advertising: “LIFE GUARDS, Elgin patent Bowie knives will cut and shoot at same time”. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original, bag grip sound and well fit, old sharpening obscures about half the etched panels and makers mark. Mechanically fine, good rifled bore. (01-21493/JS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-7,000.