to pinfire

ARENDT, Liège
Støckel: M. Arendt, Liège, circa 1857 - 1889

 

 

 

 

 

 

M. Arendt made percussion revolver using François Kinapen's patent (inventor, Liège 1855 - 1873), matching serial # 368 on cylinder, lug and frame, caliber .36, 6¾" octagonal barrel with dovetail front sight and F. KINAPEN / BRÉVETÉ on to flat. The 766 is probably the patent #. Right side ramrod. The lock is nicely scroll engraved, the revolver shows more than 70% bright blue, varnished grip with engraved butt cap. On the cylinder is the mandatory ELG proof stamp. The revolver has minor scratches, is a rare variation and in fine condition. The tag on the trigger guard shows it  is from the Martin B. Rettig collection.    $3,750.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cigar case with 4 cigars and a very small 5mm pinfire revolver according to the distinctive and decorative gold-wire engraving made by Arendt in Liège, bright blue with ivory grips, showing some use, but generally in very fine condition    $2,350.

 

dimensions 5⅝ *  2⅝"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

not marked escutcheon, with carrying grip

with its distinct silver inlaid and high quality Arendt made 7mm pinfire in a decorative leather case, 4" round barrel with front sight, no serial # visible, outstanding ivory grip, mandatory ELG proof stamp on cylinder, more than 90% original glossy blue remaining, in good working order, excellent condition. The little case shows minor wear which after some 140 years around is very acceptable. Attractive and desirable set    $2,850.

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