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MABSON & LABRON
 Støckel: Birmingham, Russell St., mentioned 1821

 

Birmingham proof + wedge for screwing the barrel

folding trigger in frame

 

MABSON & LABRON made and Birmingham proofed muff- or pocket pistol, caliber .44 flintlock, 2¼" round barrel with decorated muzzle ring, proof stamps and wedge to screw tight the barrel, the frame on left side inscribed MABSON & LABRON, on the right side patriotic flags, trigger guard and butt stamp vine engraved, the German silver escutcheon is blank. The metal parts probably kept in the white and now are mottled brown and gray with a one part plain varnished grip. The little pistol is in good working order and fine condition    $635.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A pair of muff- or vest-pocket pistols with screw-in barrels having the little bump for the wrench, crowned muzzle and proof stamps. Behind the hammer is the typical push-safety, the frame shows beside the maker's name patriotic engraving, folding trigger for easier hiding, varnished grips. The pair are in a green lined case with combination tool barrel-wrench + bullet-mold, silvery powder flask and screw-driver.
In fine working order and excellent condition attractive set,     $5,850.

 

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