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Engraved Antique Belgian Copy of Remington Rolling Block Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD
Engraved Antique Belgian Copy of Remington Rolling Block Pistol
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Engraved Antique Belgian Copy of a Remington Rolling Block Single-Shot Cartridge Pistol, NVSN, approx. 15mm CF cal., 5.5'' round barrel has a dovetailed blade front and no rear sights, what may have been maker's markings on top are obscured, but oval ''ELG'' (Liege) proof mark and ''L'' appear at left breech; rolling block frame is marked ''Brevet (patent) Remington'' on left side, has integral trigger guard with finger spur and gripstraps with lanyard ring at butt, two-piece dark hardwood grips and matching forend may have been originally floral carved. Pistol is floral scroll engraved overall, including breechblock. Condition is very good retaining no original metal finishes, but lightly frosted overall (scattered roughness on barrel) with clear engraving. Stocks are complete with worn carving, 1.5'' cracks on both grips, and losses at top edges of forend where it meets the barrel. Action is crisp; bore is clean with overall light etching and good rifling. Est.: $400-$600. (Antique)(John Ackerman collection)