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ELGIN NAVY STYLE PISTOL CUTLASS.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,500.00 USD Estimated At:7,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
ELGIN NAVY STYLE PISTOL CUTLASS.

50. Cal. S#169. 17” overall, 5” octagonal barrel, 11” Bowie knife blade, frame marked: “C. B. ALLEN / SPRINGFIELD / MASS”. 150 of this pattern pistol were made for the Wilkes South Pacific Sea Expedition in 1838. This pistol is same size, slightly smaller caliber and not inspected as the Wilkes issued guns. Ex-Arnold Marcus Chernoff collection. CONDITION: very good overall, complete and matching, iron patina, stock solid and remnants of old varnish. (01-21495/JS). ANTIQUE. $7,000-9,000.