This Masonic pocket pistol is coming up for sale at Estate Auctions in the US wiht an estimate of about £500.
The catalogue descriptioon reads: "POCKET PISTOL: Circa 1868-1873, manufactured by Manhattan Arms Co., marked American Standard Tool Co. Newark NJ. 3" barrel .22 caliber with engraved Masonic compass and square on both sides, cylinder scene Indians and settlers. Serial number 719, matching numbers on barrel. Action works fine. Owners name on W. M. Shattuck on buttstrap, we were able to find 5 William H. Shattuck's listed as Union soldiers, unable to identify exact owner. Original wood grips. Measures 7 1/4" l. overall."
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