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  • Auction Catalog #1021
  • Lot #1110
Lot #1109
Lot #1111

Lot 1110: Two Revolvers

Two Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 30, 2013

Lot 1110: Two Revolvers

Two Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 30, 2013

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,100
Price Realized:
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A) American Express Co. Shipped Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1877 Lightning
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38 Colt
Barrel: 4 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1604
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 105
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Letter states revolver has a 4 1/2" barrel at time of shipment and confirms "720" on back strap, shipped August 23, 1901 for C.E. Seaton, Superintendent American Express Co., Boston, Massachusetts.

B) Engraved Defender Revolver

Manufacturer: Defender
Model: Spur Trigger
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1604
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 105
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

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