Lot 3310

A percussion knife-pistol, Unwin & Rodgers in Sheffield, circa 1860

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots

Starting Price € 450

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 8 hours left

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Description

Round barrel with smooth bore in 7 mm calibre. Iron action with central hammer and folding trigger. Spring slightly weak, iron partly somewhat pitted. On the underside a rhombic knife blade, stamped “NON XLL Unwin & Rodgers Patent” at the base. Alongside a boot hook. Brass frame with grip band and mountings of nickel silver and wooden scales. At the butt with an upward-opening compartment. Length 17 cm.

Condition: II - Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.