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Lot 3090: Twelve Antique Handguns

Twelve Antique Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 30, 2013

Lot 3090: Twelve Antique Handguns

Twelve Antique Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 30, 2013

Estimated Price: $850 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Unmarked Double Barrel Pinfire Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 11 PF
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1119
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 206
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:

B) America de Polo Malaga Double Barrel Pinfire Pistol

Manufacturer: Spanish
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 11 PF
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1119
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 206
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:

C) British Proofed Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 4 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1119
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 206
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) John Blassett Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50 Perc
Barrel: 3 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1119
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 206
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:

E) Manhattan Arms Percussion Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Manhattan Firearms Company
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 31 percussion
Barrel: 4 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1119
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 206
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:

F) Allen & Thurber Percussion Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 31 percussion
Barrel: 3 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1119
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 206
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:

G) Unmarked Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unmarked
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 2 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1119
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 206
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:

H) British Proofed Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1119
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 206
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:

I) Unmarked Percussion Pistol with Wire Inlaid Grip

Manufacturer: Unmarked
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1119
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 206
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:

J) Liege Proofed Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44 percussion
Barrel: 2 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1119
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 206
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:

K) Engraved Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unmarked
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50 Perc
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1119
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 206
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:

L) British Proofed Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 1 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1119
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 206
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:

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