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Lot #2174

Lot 2173: Seven Antique Single Shot Pistols

Seven Antique Single Shot Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: July 11, 2014

Lot 2173: Seven Antique Single Shot Pistols

Seven Antique Single Shot Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: July 11, 2014

Estimated Price: $700 - $1,100
Price Realized:
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A) Merrimack Arms Southerner Derringer

Manufacturer: Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co.
Model: Southerner
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 41
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: mother of pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 1757
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Made c.1869-1873.

B) E. Allen 22 Center Hammer Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen Ethan
Model: Vest Pocket Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1757
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
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:

Made c.1860s.

C) Brown Manufacturing Southerner Derringer

Manufacturer: Brown Manufacturing Co
Model: Southerner
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1757
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
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:

Made c.1869-1873.

D) C.H. Ballard Deringer

Manufacturer: Ballard C H
Model: Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 41
Barrel: 2 3/4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 1757
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Made c.1870.

E) German Flobert Style Parlor Pistol

Manufacturer: Flobert
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 6 mm
Barrel: 3 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1757
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
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) Colt Third Model Derringer

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: #3 Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 41
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1757
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
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:

Made c.1875-1912.

G) Star Vest Pocket Derringer

Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms Inc
Model: Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 2 inch part octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1757
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 126
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

With holster.

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