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Lot 1206: Lot of Five Stevens Pistols - A) Stevens No.43 Off-Hand Single S

Lot of Five Stevens Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2007

Lot 1206: Lot of Five Stevens Pistols - A) Stevens No.43 Off-Hand Single S

Lot of Five Stevens Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2007

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,200

A) Stevens No.43 Off-Hand Single Shot Pistol

Manufacturer: Stevens J Arms Co
Model: 43
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 6 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 530
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 88
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

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.

Description:

Second Issue has a iron frame and no firing pin bushing. It has the 6 inch barrel which tips upward for loading by pushing the release button located on the left side of the frame. It has replacement fixed open sights, barrel latch, barrel pivot, and extractor components which are not functioning. No finish remaining.. Spur trigger and two piece square-butt grips. Approximately 95,000 manufactured between 1886 and 1916.

B) Stevens No.43 Off-Hand Single Shot Pistol

Manufacturer: Stevens J Arms Co
Model: 43
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 6 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 530
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 88
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

Description:

Second Issue has a iron frame and no firing pin bushing. It has the 6 inch barrel which tips upward for loading by pushing the release button located on the left side of the frame. It has a hooded post front sight and rear peep sight. The frame is nickel and the remainder is blue, including the frame screws. Spur trigger and two piece square-butt grips. Approximately 95,000 manufactured between 1886 and 1916.

C) Stevens No.43 Off-Hand Single Shot Pistol

Manufacturer: Stevens J Arms Co
Model: 43
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 6 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 530
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 88
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

Description:

Second Issue has a iron frame and no firing pin bushing. It has the 6 inch barrel which tips upward for loading by pushing the release button located on the left side of the frame. It has a hooded post front sight and rear peep sight. The frame is nickel and the remainder is blue, including the frame screws. Spur trigger and two piece square-butt grips. Approximately 95,000 manufactured between 1886 and 1916.

D) Stevens No.43 Off-Hand Single Shot Pistol

Manufacturer: Stevens J Arms Co
Model: 43
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 6 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 530
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 88
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

Description:

Second Issue has a iron frame and no firing pin bushing. It has the 6 inch barrel which tips upward for loading by pushing the release button located on the left side of the frame. The front sight has been replaced and the rear sight has been modified. The frame is nickel and the remainder is blue, including the frame screws. Spur trigger and two piece square-butt grips. Approximately 95,000 manufactured between 1886 and 1916. The sight adjusting screw is missing.

E) Stevens Old Model Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Stevens J Arms Co
Model: Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 3-1/2 inch part octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 530
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 88
Class: Antique
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

Description:

Manufactured 1864-1886. Fixed sights, tip up barrel, blued checkered hammer and smooth trigger.

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