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  • Lot #1123
Lot #1122
Lot #1124

Lot 1123: Three Multi-Barrel Pistols

Three Multi-Barrel Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 20, 2015

Lot 1123: Three Multi-Barrel Pistols

Three Multi-Barrel Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 20, 2015

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Marston Three Shot Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Marston S W
Model: Three Barrel
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 31 percussion
Barrel: 4 inch superposed
Finish: silver/nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1348
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 62
Class: Antique
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

Description:

One of only 3,300 made between 1864 and 1872.

B) Sharps Model 1A Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Sharps C & Company
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 3 inch fluted
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: gutta percha
Stock:
Item Views: 1348
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 62
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.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Made c.1859-1874.

C) Sharps Model 1A Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Sharps C & Company
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: gutta percha
Stock:
Item Views: 1348
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 62
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.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured from 1859 to 1874.

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