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  • Lot #2217
Lot #2216
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Lot 2217: Eight Muzzle Loading Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2017

Lot 2217: Eight Muzzle Loading Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Unknown 20th Century Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 31 percussion
Barrel: 11 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1019
Item Interest: Average
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

B) Unknown 20th Century Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 10 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1019
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:

C) Ornate Brass Stocked G. Rossi Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Italian
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 9 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: brass
Item Views: 1019
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:

Manufactured in the early 1800s.

D) Belgian Sea Service Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 9 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1019
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 1800s.

E) French Mutzig Arsenal Model 1842 Gendarmerie Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: French Military Firearms
Model: Martial
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1019
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

F) Belgian Double Barrel Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1019
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.

Description:

G) W. W. Marston & Knox Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Marston W W & Co
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36 percussion
Barrel: 4 7/8 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1019
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:

Manufactured in the mid-1800s.

H) Engraved Washington Arms Co. Bar Hammer Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Washington Arms Co
Model: Bar Hammer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 percussion
Barrel: 2 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1019
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.

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