(A) A.J. PEAVEY CLASP KNIFE AND ALARM PISTOL.

(A) A.J. PEAVEY CLASP KNIFE AND ALARM PISTOL. A very scarce, American made knife pistol that could also be used with a trip line as a burler alarm. Patented by Andrew J. Peavey of South Montville, Maine, these were produced circa 1860s. This example has the second type flat hammer with standard "A.J. PEAVEY / PAT. SEP. 6, 65 & MAR. 27, 66" legend. Tip-up breech loading barrel assembly. Body is heavy brass construction with inlaid ebony scales. Unmarked, sharpened, folding 2 - 3/4" knife blade. CONDITION: Very Good. Iron has has a dove gray patina with some evidence of older oxidation spotting. Brass has a nice mellow patina. Grip scales have a few impressions and a repaired sliver on the right side. Bore has expected black powder abrasion. Fine mechanics.Name Value Barrel Length 3 - 1/8" Caliber/Bore .22 RF FFL Status Antique Manufacturer A.J. Peavey Model Knife Pistol Serial Number 457, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 3 - 1/8", Caliber/Bore, .22 RF, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, A.J. Peavey, Model, Knife Pistol, Serial Number, 457

Estimate:£1,511.50

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