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Lot #: 2139Estimated Price: $750 - $1,100
Five Handguns -A) Colt "Storekeeper" Model 1877 Thunderer Double Action Revolver
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Serial #:19839Manufacturer:Colt
Model:1877 ThundererType:Revolver
Gauge:41 Long ColtCatalog Page:145
Barrel Length:2 1/2 inch roundFinish:nickel
Grip:hard rubberStock:N/A
Class:Antique
Rating:OE
Comments:Manufactured in 1880.
B) Harrington & Richardson Defender 38 Double Action Revolver
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LOT SOLD
Serial #:13149Manufacturer:Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model:DefenderType:Revolver
Gauge:38 S&WCatalog Page:145
Barrel Length:4 inch roundFinish:blue
Grip:plasticStock:N/A
Class:Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:NC NPRF
Comments:Altered front sight, altered frame with right grip panel only.
C) Merrimack Arms Southerner Derringer
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LOT SOLD
Serial #:8701Manufacturer:Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co.
Model:SouthernerType:Pistol
Gauge:41 RFCatalog Page:145
Barrel Length:2 1/2 inch octagonFinish:blue
Grip:walnutStock:N/A
Class:Antique
Rating:OE
Comments:Made from 1866-69.
D) Harrington & Richardson Young American Double Action Revolver
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LOT SOLD
Serial #:240Manufacturer:Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model:Young AmericaType:Revolver
Gauge:32 CFCatalog Page:145
Barrel Length:2 inch roundFinish:nickel
Grip:hard rubberStock:N/A
Class:Antique
Rating:OC
Comments:Manufactured from 1884 to 1941.
E) European Brass Percussion Pistol
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LOT SOLD
Serial #:NSNManufacturer:Unknown
Model:PercussionType:Pistol
Gauge:42Catalog Page:145
Barrel Length:2 1/4 inch roundFinish:bright
Grip:walnutStock:N/A
Class:Antique
Rating:OF
Comments:Broken hammer spur.

Older Condition Rating (1930's or older)

OA FACTORY NEW: all original parts; 100% original finish; in perfect condition in every respect.
OB EXCELLENT: all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.
OC FINE: all original parts; over 30% original finish.
OD VERY GOOD: all original parts; none to 30% original finish.
OE GOOD: some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
OF FAIR: some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken.
OG POOR: major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

NPRF
NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.
PRF PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED
WB WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN
WW WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Some items may have “dual” codes for example: all original parts; over 30% original finish but the wood is worse for the metal rating would be the code OC-WW

Newer Condition Rating (1930's or newer)

NA NEW: all original parts; 99% or more original finish.
NB EXCELLENT: near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).
NC FINE: All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish.
ND VERY GOOD: in working condition, 80% finish or better.
NE GOOD: in working condition, finish 40% - 79%.
NF FAIR: 0% - 40% with generally smooth finish, may have mild cleaning yet not deeply pitted, but well worn, replacement of minor parts may need mechanical adjustments, may have rust and may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable.
NG POOR: major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state. Finish obscured by heavy cleaning, rust or corrosion.

NPRF
NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.
PRF PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED
WB WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN
WW WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Some items may have “dual” codes for example 90% professional reblue would be the code NC-PRF
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