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Lot 2172: Thirteen Handguns

Thirteen Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2012

Lot 2172: Thirteen Handguns

Thirteen Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Unmarked Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 1 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 644
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 149
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:

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OE - older condition rating (1930's or older) good<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



B) P. Nevers Marked St. Etienne Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 5 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 644
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 149
Class: Antique
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.

Description:

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OD - older condition rating (1930's or older) very good<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



C) European Percussion Knife Pistol with Eagle Head Grip

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Knife Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 31 percussion
Barrel: 3 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: metal/walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 644
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 149
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:

2 7/8" folding knife blade.

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OE - older condition rating (1930's or older) good<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



D) Allen's Patent Percussion Bar Hammer Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Wheelock
Model: Bar Hammer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 31 percussion
Barrel: 2 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 644
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 149
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:

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OE - older condition rating (1930's or older) good<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



E) Unmarked Liege Proofed Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 3 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 644
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 149
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.

Description:

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OF - older condition rating (1930's or older) fair<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



F) Engraved Unmarked Damascus Barrel Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 644
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 149
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.

Description:

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OF - older condition rating (1930's or older) fair<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



G) Engraved Damascus Barrel Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 644
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 149
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:

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OE - older condition rating (1930's or older) good<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



H) European Brass Over/Under Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 3 3/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 644
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 149
Class: Antique
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:

"Crown/AF" proofed.

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OD - older condition rating (1930's or older) very good<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



I) Marlin No. 32 Standard 1875 Pocket Revolver with Ammunition

Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Co
Model: 32 Standard 1875
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 3 inch round solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 644
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 149
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.

Description:

Manufactured circa 1876-87 with box of UMC .32 L (46/50) and display case lined with paper currency and also holding revolvers J-M.

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OC - older condition rating (1930's or older) fine<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



J) Smith & Wesson Model 1 1/2 2nd Issue Revolver with Ivory Grips

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 1 1/2
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: ivory
Stock:
Item Views: 644
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 149
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.

Description:

Manufactured from 1868-75.

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OC - older condition rating (1930's or older) fine<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



K) Whitneyville Armory Size 2 1/2 Breech Loading Revolver

Manufacturer: Whitneyville Armory
Model: Pocket
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 644
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 149
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:

Manufactured from 1871-79, loose barrel.

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OE - older condition rating (1930's or older) good<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



L) Hopkins & Allen Ranger No. 2 Revolver with Pearl Grips

Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen
Model: Ranger No. 2
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: Pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 644
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 149
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.

Description:

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OC - older condition rating (1930's or older) fine<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



M) Electric Revolver

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: spur trigger
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: bone
Stock:
Item Views: 644
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 149
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.

Description:

Rating Definition:

Condition Rating=OF - older condition rating (1930's or older) fair<br><br>If the Above Condition Rating Code Also Contains:<br>WW - Wood is worse than code.<br>WB - Wood is better than code.<br>PRF - Professionally refinished or restored.<br>NPRF - Non professionally refinished or restored.<br>



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