Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Gibbs Tiffany & Company Underhammer Pistol, c. 1840s, .28 caliber, walnut grip with a brass back strap, marked on the top strap in front of the sight "GIBBS TIFFANY &CO/STURBRIDGE.MASS." with an eagle, barrel marked on the octagonal "E.HUTCHINGS & CO/AGENTS. BALTO," and "CAST STEEL," barrel lg. 4, overall lg. 7 3/4 in.
Provenance: The collection of Nick Chandler.
Estimate $300-500
Steel has some scattered light spotting, the lock functions properly, and in overall good condition.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
E.HUTCHINGS & CO, tiffany & company, Nick ChandlerChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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