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  • Auction Catalog #1029
  • Lot #4204
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Lot 4204: Seven Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 24, 2017

Lot 4204: Seven Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 24, 2017

Estimated Price: $700 - $1,000
Price Realized:
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A) European Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 43
Barrel: 11 5/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1636
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 242
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 around the 1830s-1850s.

B) Engraved Belgian Percussion Pistol with Snap Bayonet

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 52 percussion
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1636
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 242
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 around the 1830s-1850s.

C) Engraved English Proofed Percussion Pepperbox

Manufacturer: English
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 4 1/8 inch fluted
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1636
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 242
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:

Manufactured around the mid-1800s.

D) W. W. Marston & Knox Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Marston W W & Co
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38 Percussion
Barrel: 4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1636
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 242
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.

E) English Proofed Engraved Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 48
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1636
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 242
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:

F) Unknown Folding Trigger Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 43
Barrel: 2 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1636
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 242
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:

G) Unknown Derringer Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1636
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 242
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

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