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Lot 2729: Twenty Five DA Revolvers

Twenty Five Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: July 1, 2012

Lot 2729: Twenty Five DA Revolvers

Twenty Five Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: July 1, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Iver Johnson Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms Inc
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36 CF
Barrel: 4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

Description:

B) Harrington & Richardson Top Break Hammerless Revolver

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 S&W
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

Description:

C) Hopkins & Allen Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 CF
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
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:

D) Howard Arms Top Break Revolver with Pearl Grips

Manufacturer: Howard Arms Co.
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 CF
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
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:

Correct serial number under grip

E) Smith & Wesson Fourth Model 32 Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch solid
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

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.

Description:

F) Thames Arms Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: Thames Arms Co
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 30 CF
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

G) Hopkins & Allen Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 CF
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: none
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
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:

H) H&R Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: H & R
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

I) Harrington & Richardson Young American Revolver

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Young America
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 S&W
Barrel: 2 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

J) Hopkins & Allen XL Revolver

Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen
Model: XL Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

K) National Arms Top Break Hammerless Revolver

Manufacturer: National Arms Co
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 CF
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
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:

L) Iver Johnson Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms Inc
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 CF
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
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:

M) Howard Arms Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: Howard Arms Co.
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 CF
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
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.

Description:

N) American Arms Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: American Arms Co
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36 CF
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
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:

O) Iver Johnson Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms Inc
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Antique
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:

P) Forehand Arms Safety Hammer Revolver

Manufacturer: Forehand Arms Co
Model: Safety Hammer
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 2 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
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:

Q) Hopkins & Allen XL Revolver with Pearl Grips

Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen
Model: XL Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 CF
Barrel: 3 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Antique
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:

R) Iver Johnson Top Break Hammerless Revolver

Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms Inc
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 2 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Antique
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:

S) Forehand & Wadsworth Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: Forehand & Wadsworth
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
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:

T) Forehand Arms Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: Forehand Arms Co
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 CF
Barrel: 5 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Antique
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:

U) Iver Johnson Model 1900 Revolver

Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms Inc
Model: 1900
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 3 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

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.

Description:

V) Hopkins & Allen XL Bull Dog Revolver

Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen
Model: XL Bull Dog
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 CF
Barrel: 3 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
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:

W) American Bull Dog Revolver

Manufacturer: American Bulldog
Model: DA
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 CF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
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:

X) Model 1920 Baby Hammerless Revolver

Manufacturer: Kolb
Model: Baby Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 LR
Barrel: 1 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

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

Description:

Y) Western Bull Dog Revolver

Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms Inc
Model: Bulldog
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1205
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
Class: Antique
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:

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