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Lot 2215: Nine Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2017

Lot 2215: Nine Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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A) Unmarked Underhammer Pistol

Manufacturer: Unmarked
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 28 Percussion
Barrel: 4 5/8 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1003
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.

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

Description:

These pistols were mostly manufactured between 1830 and 1870.

B) New York Box Lock Pistol

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 5 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1003
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:

Marked "NEW YORK" and "CAST STEEL."

C) Unmarked Pistol with Powder Horn

Manufacturer: Unmarked
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 31 percussion
Barrel: 4 1/8 inch part round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1003
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:

Includes a small powder horn filled with some caps and an old note discussing the KKK and indicating this pistol was used by a Southern white woman named Thompson.

D) Engraved and "PB" Marked Double Barrel Box Lock Pistol

Manufacturer: Unmarked
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45 percussion
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1003
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.

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

Description:

E) Belgian Sidehammer Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 48
Barrel: 4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1003
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

F) Belgian Sidehammer Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50 percussion
Barrel: 4 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1003
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:

G) Unmarked Box Lock Pistol

Manufacturer: Unmarked
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 3 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1003
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 128
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:

H) American Standard Tool Co. Hero Box Lock Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: American Standard Tool Co.
Model: Hero
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 34 Percussion
Barrel: 3 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1003
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.

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

Description:

I) Unmarked Box Lock Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Unmarked
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 3 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip: wood
Stock:
Item Views: 1003
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:

Includes a note indicating it was owned by Sarah Wilson of Tennessee in 1866.

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