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Lot 276: Three Antique Derringers

Three Antique Derringers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 27, 2009

Lot 276: Three Antique Derringers

Three Antique Derringers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 27, 2009

Estimated Price: $650 - $800
Price Realized:
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A) Unmarked Single Shot Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 5 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 256
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 35
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

No visible maker's marking. Pin front and notch rear sights, spur trigger and two piece grips.

B) Cowles and Son Single Shot Derringer

Manufacturer: Cowles & Son
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 256
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 35
Class: Antique
Rating:

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

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Manufactured from 1865 to 1876. Standard two line W.W. Cowles barrel marking. Grips are ill fitting and varnished. The hammer doesn't always hold a cock position. Some light pitting.

C) Jacob Rupertus Single Shot Derringer

Manufacturer: Rupertus Jacob
Model: Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 256
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 35
Class: Antique
Rating:

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; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Standard barrel marking with the metal cleaned bright and some moderate pitting.

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