Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

November 19, 2022: Premier Americana - Day Three

Sat, Nov 19, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 2029

CIVIL WAR FRANK WESSON SMALL FRAME SECOND TYPE PERCUSSION PISTOL

Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
CIVIL WAR FRANK WESSON SMALL FRAME SECOND TYPE PERCUSSION PISTOL, .22 caliber, octagonal to round barrel marked "FRANK WESSON WORCESTER MASS / PAT'D OCT. 25, 1859 & NOV. 11, 1862" to top flat, brass frame with flat sides and interrupted circular side plate, walnut grips. Serial #956. 1862 to early 1880s. 6" LOA, 3 1/2" barrel.
Provenance: From the collection of Williston and Josephine Cofer, Alexandria, VA.

Condition

Very good condition with some light pitting to barrel, brass all smooth.