(A) RARE PERRY PATENT BREECH-LOADING PERCUSSION CANE GUN.

(A) RARE PERRY PATENT BREECH-LOADING PERCUSSION CANE GUN. This long barreled pistol appears to have been designed for use as a cane gun. It has the Perry Patent tilting chamber breech loading mechanism which is operated by a lever. The Perry Patent Arms Co. produced a few hundred percussion pistols circa 1854 to 1856, although other makers also used the design. This example does not have Perry markings on the breech as are usually seen. Serial umbered "3" on the barrel and frame. 1st model style lever. 2-piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Good. Overall salt and pepper patina. Lever has some areas of delamination. Grips have impressions throughout and small chips at the left heel. Bore has expected black powder abrasion. Fine mechanics.Name Value Barrel Length 26 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore .58 Smoothbore FFL Status Antique Manufacturer American Model Perry Patent Cane Gun Serial Number 3, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 26 - 1/2", Caliber/Bore, .58 Smoothbore, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, American, Model, Perry Patent Cane Gun, Serial Number, 3

Estimate:£755.75

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