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Lot #124
Lot #126

Lot 125: Ten Antique Pistols

Ten Antique Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 21, 2014

Lot 125: Ten Antique Pistols

Ten Antique Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 21, 2014

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Allen & Thurber Medium Size Bar Hammer Double Action Percussion Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 34 Percussion
Barrel: 5 1/8 inch ribbed
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1502
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 16
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) Unmarked Belgium Single Shot Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1502
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 16
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:

C) Bacon & Co. Single Shot Bar Hammer Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Bacon Arms Co
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1502
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 16
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:

Manufactured circa 1852-58.

D) Engraved Unmarked Single Shot Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50 Perc
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1502
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 16
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:

E) Unmarked Single Shot Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unmarked
Model: Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 28 Percussion
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1502
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 16
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:

F) Belgium Double Action Pinfire Revolver

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Pinfire
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 7 mm
Barrel: 3 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1502
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 16
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:

G) Stevens Old Model Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Stevens J Arms Co
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 30 RF Short
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1502
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 16
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:

Manufactured circa 1864-1886.

H) Bielby & Co. Flintlock Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Bielby & Co.
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 1 3/8 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1502
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 16
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:

I) Unmarked Single Shot Percussion Derringer

Manufacturer: Unmarked
Model: Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 28 Percussion
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1502
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 16
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:

J) Boss Single Shot Blank Derringer

Manufacturer: Boss
Model: Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 Blank Only
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1502
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 16
Class: Other
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:

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