August 26, 2023: Summer Americana - Day Three
Sat, Aug 26, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 2019
GIBBS TIFFANY & CO. UNDERHAMMER PERCUSSION PISTOL
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for
$382.50
Sold Price includes BP
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 |
GIBBS TIFFANY & CO. UNDERHAMMER PERCUSSION PISTOL, approximately 28 cal., octagonal to round barrel stamped "152" to underside and "CAST-STEEL" to side flat, walnut stock, brass binding strap, steel top strap stamped "GIBBS TIFFANY & CO / STURBRIDGE MASS." forward of spread-wing eagle, surrounded by fern and berry engraving, rear peep sight and front blade. Circa 1836. 10" LOA, 6" barrel. Class: Antique - no registration required.
Literature: See Chandler, Early American Underhammer Firearms, p. 165, fig. 8-5 for a nearly identical example.
Condition
Mechanically operable, very good condition with light wear.
Note: We cannot guarantee the firing condition of any firearm in the auction. We strongly encourage successful bidders to have any firearm purchased professionally examined before attempting to fire.
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From the William D. Annable estate, Oberlin, OH.
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