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Lot #3183
Lot #3185

Lot 3184: Five Black Powder Single Shot Pistols

Collector's Lot of Five Black Powder Single Shot Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 20, 2015

Lot 3184: Five Black Powder Single Shot Pistols

Collector's Lot of Five Black Powder Single Shot Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 20, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Unmarked Back Action Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 43
Barrel: 6 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: brown/bright
Grip:
Stock: maple
Item Views: 1053
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 177
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:

"Perron" Liege proof on the barrel.

B) Lightly Engraved Box Lock Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 percussion
Barrel: 3 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: checkered walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1053
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 177
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.

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

Description:

Birmingham proof marks.

C) London Marked Brass Box Lock Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 42
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch round
Finish: silver/bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1053
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 177
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.

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

Description:

Faded makers mark on left side and "LONDON" marked on the right. Birmingham style proofs.

D) Engraved Deringer Style Back Action Pocket Pistol with Birds Head Stock

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Deringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 percussion
Barrel: 3 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: checkered walnut
Item Views: 1053
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 177
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:

Round, rifled barrel with flat top. Markers mark at the breech partially obliterated but "NGE" is clear and other letters appear to be a faint "RI" and "R".

E) Engraved Box Lock Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1053
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 177
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:

Engraved with birds on the sides.

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