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Lot 2212: Six Antique Handguns

Six Engraved Antique Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2017

Lot 2212: Six Antique Handguns

Six Engraved Antique Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Percussion Conversion Horse Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 12 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1358
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 128
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:

Likely manufactured in the early 1800s for the Ottoman trade.

B) Bacon & Co. Single Shot Pistol

Manufacturer: Bacon Arms Co
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 6 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1358
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 128
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:

Manufactured in the early to mid-1860s.

C) Double Barrel Pinfire Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Double Barrel- Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 12 mm pinfire
Barrel: 4 5/8 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1358
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 128
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:

Mid to late 19th century.

D) Belgian Single Shot Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 percussion
Barrel: 4 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1358
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 128
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:

Circa the mid-1800s.

E) British Bar Hammer Percussion Pepperbox

Manufacturer: English
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 34
Barrel: 2 3/4 inch fluted
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1358
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 128
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:

Manufactured in the mid-1800s.

F) Allen & Thurber Bar Hammer Percussion Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1358
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 128
Class: Antique
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

Description:

Manufactured between 1847 and 1865.

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