(A) ENGRAVED J.P. LINDSAY YOUNG AMERICA SUPERPOSED LOAD TWO-SHOT PERCUSSION

(A) ENGRAVED J.P. LINDSAY YOUNG AMERICA SUPERPOSED LOAD TWO-SHOT PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL. It is estimated only a few hundred of these interesting 2-shot pocket pistols were manufactured for Lindsay by the Union Knife Co. Much like his more well known Civil War muskets, the pistol is loaded with superposed loads in the same barrel, fired by a pair of side by side hammers. Right side of the blued barrel is marked "LINDAY'S / YOUNG AMERICA / MAN'F'D. BY / J.P. LINDSAY-MAN'FG CO. / NEW-YORK" with engraved foliate scroll. The left side features an engraved lion, coat of arms, and eagle. The brass spur trigger frame is also has an engraved stag and dog. 2-piece varnished grips. CONDITION: Very Good. Barrel retains bright flashes of original blue, the balance drifted to a plum patina. Frame has an untouched mellow patina. Grips show some wear and chipping at the base, as well as scattered impressions. Frosted bore. Fine mechanics.Name Value Barrel Length 4" Caliber/Bore .38 Smoothbore FFL Status Antique Manufacturer JP Lindsay Model Young America Serial Number 692, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 4", Caliber/Bore, .38 Smoothbore, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, JP Lindsay, Model, Young America, Serial Number, 692

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