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Percussion Underhammer Pistol By J. Chase
4/30/2014 - Firearms and Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction
.34 caliber, 11" octagonal-to-round barrel. Engraved tang, marked on the top of barrel Cast Steel; on the left flat J. Chase. Percussion underhammer wrapped around the triggerguard. Brass furniture. Engraved buttcap with bird dog and bird. Walnut stock with double wedge. The rarity of this pistol is discussed on pages 62 & 63 as well as 106 & 107 of Underhammer Guns by Herschel Logan. A copy of the book accompanies the pistol.

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Barrel is sharp and crisp with a grey-to-brown look. Stock is good with two small slivers of wood missing on both sides of the barrel, hardly noticeable. Pistol overall is very good.
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