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Lot #2775
Lot #2777

Lot 2776: Four Antique Handguns

Four Antique Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: July 1, 2012

Lot 2776: Four Antique Handguns

Four Antique Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: July 1, 2012

Estimated Price: $700 - $850
Price Realized:
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A) Connecticut Arms Single Shot "Bulldog" Derringer

Manufacturer: Connecticut Arms & Manufacturing Co
Model: S.S.Deringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44 RF
Barrel: 4 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 727
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 169
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:

B) Colt Model 2 Root Percussion Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Root
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 28 Percussion
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 727
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 169
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:

C) Whitney Model 1 1/2 Breech Loading Pocket Revolver

Manufacturer: Whitney Arms Company
Model: Pocket
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 727
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 169
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:

D) Whitney Breech Loading Model 1 Pocket Revolver

Manufacturer: Whitney Arms Company
Model: Pocket
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 727
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 169
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:

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