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  • Lot #1097
Lot #1096
Lot #1098

Lot 1097: Three Frank Wesson Single Shot Pocket Rifles

Three Frank Wesson Single Shot Pocket Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 20, 2015

Lot 1097: Three Frank Wesson Single Shot Pocket Rifles

Three Frank Wesson Single Shot Pocket Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 20, 2015

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Frank Wesson Model 1870 Second Type Medium Frame Pocket Rifle with Matching Stock

Manufacturer: Frank Wesson
Model: Pocket Rifle
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 18 inch octagon
Finish: blue/brass
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 6196
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 59
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:

Manufactured from 1870-1893. With wire stock numbered to gun.

B) Frank Wesson Model 1870 First Type Medium Frame Pocket Rifle with Matching Stock

Manufacturer: Frank Wesson
Model: Pocket Rifle
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 15 inch octagon
Finish: blue/brass
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 6196
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 59
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:

Manufactured from 1870-1893. With wire stock numbered to gun.

C) Frank Wesson Model 1870 Second Type Medium Frame Pocket Rifle

Manufacturer: Frank Wesson
Model: Pocket Rifle
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 12 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 6196
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 59
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:

Manufactured from 1870-1893.

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