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Lot 2431: Seven Pistols

Seven Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: July 16, 2011

Lot 2431: Seven Pistols

Seven Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: July 16, 2011

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Mossberg Brownie Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Mossberg O F & Sons Inc
Model: Brownie
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch flat
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 854
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 198
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:

Made 1906-1940.

Rating Definition:

Older Condition Rating (1930's or older) POOR



B) Harrington & Richardson Self-Loading Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Self Loader
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 25 ACP
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 854
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 198
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:

Made 1912-1916.

Rating Definition:

Older Condition Rating (1930's or older) FINE



C) Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Hammerless Pistol

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1908
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 25
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 854
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 198
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Made in 1912.

Rating Definition:

Older Condition Rating (1930's or older) GOOD-WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN



D) Harrington & Richardson Self Loader Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Self Loader
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 auto
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 854
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 198
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:

Made 1916-1924.

Rating Definition:

Older Condition Rating (1930's or older) FINE



E) Savage Arms Model 1917 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Savage Arms Corporation
Model: 1917
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 380
Barrel: 4 1/5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 854
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 198
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:

Made circa 1917 to 1928.

Rating Definition:

Older Condition Rating (1930's or older) FINE



F) Mossberg Brownie Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Mossberg O F & Sons Inc
Model: Brownie
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch flat
Finish: blue
Grip: synthetic
Stock:
Item Views: 854
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 198
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

Made 1906-1940. Mechanically needs work.

Rating Definition:

Older Condition Rating (1930's or older) GOOD



G) Davis-Warner Infallible Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Davis Warner Arms Corporation
Model: Infallible
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 30
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: wood/ alloy
Stock:
Item Views: 854
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 198
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Rating Definition:

Older Condition Rating (1930's or older) VERY GOOD- WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN



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