SUPERIOR PALMETTO PISTOL BARREL.
Cal. 54. ID# 9H/9H. This is a very nice surviving loose barrel with very good markings and traces of original brown finish. Barrel has crisp "WM. GLAZE & CO" and "P / V / palmetto tree" proofs, crisp "1853" date on tang. CONDITION: loose barrel is very good with crisp markings, mostly cleaned gray patina with light pitting. Bolster and breech are sharp condemnation "C" is visible through large punch mark beneath bolster, clean clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: Dr. Fred Novy collection. (02-27832/JS). NON-GUN. $500-1,500.
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Cal. 54. ID# 9H/9H. This is a very nice surviving loose barrel with very good markings and traces of original brown finish. Barrel has crisp "WM. GLAZE & CO" and "P / V / palmetto tree" proofs, crisp "1853" date on tang. CONDITION: loose barrel is very good with crisp markings, mostly cleaned gray patina with light pitting. Bolster and breech are sharp condemnation "C" is visible through large punch mark beneath bolster, clean clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: Dr. Fred Novy collection. (02-27832/JS). NON-GUN. $500-1,500.
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