North American Auction Company
Live Auction

New Year January Western Collector Sale

Sat, Jan 23, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 386

Engraved Bacon & Co. Bar Hammer .36 Caliber Pistol

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
For your consideration is an Engraved Bacon & Co. bar hammer .36 caliber pistol. This single shot pistol has a 4” round and part octagon barrel chambered in .36 caliber. The firearm is operated by a bar hammer percussion firing system. The nipple shows good condition and the trigger operates as intended. The frame of the pistol shows a fancy factory engraving on either side and along the back strap of the two walnut grip panels. The left of the octagonal portion of the barrel reads “Bacon & Co. Norwich C.T. – Cast Steel”. The underside of the barrel is marked with the pistol’s serial number. The firearm is in good condition for its age and was manufactured between 1852 and 1858. Serial Number: 13. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.