$431
Gibbs Tiffany & Company Underhammer Pistol, c. 1830s-40s, .31 caliber, walnut grip, iron back strap, marked on the top strap in front of the rear sight with an eagle and "GIBBS TIFFANY & CO./STURBRIDGE, MASS.," marked on the octagonal section of the barrel "E.HUTCHINGS & CO./AGENTS-BALT'O.," and "CAST-STEEL," barrel lg. 5 3/4, overall lg. 9 3/4 in. Provenance: The collection of Nick Chandler. Estimate $200-400 Some small cracks in the grip, the rear back strap screw is loose, steel is gray with some scattered light pitting, and the lock functions properly. 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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-11-04