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Lot #1125
Lot #1127

Lot 1126: Three Antique Handguns

Three Antique Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 20, 2015

Lot 1126: Three Antique Handguns

Three Antique Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 20, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Sharps & Hankins Model 3C Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Sharps & Hankins
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1190
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 62
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:

Made c.1859-1874.

B) Unmarked Sharps Style Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 1190
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 62
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:

Sharps 1B type pepperbox as produced from 1859-1874.

C) Moore's Patent Front Loading Pocket Revolver

Manufacturer: Moores Patent Firearms Co
Model: Pocket
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 teat-fire
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1190
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 62
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:

Manufactured between 1864 and 1870.

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