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Lot #2209

Lot 2208: Two U.S. Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2018

Lot 2208: Two U.S. Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2018

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) Johnson Model 1842 Pistol

Manufacturer: Johnson I.N.
Model: 1842
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 8 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 707
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 153
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:

Piece of wood missing from under lock plate. Lock and tang dated 1854.

B) H. Aston Model 1842 Pistol

Manufacturer: Aston H Pistols
Model: 1842
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 8 1/2 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 707
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 153
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.

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

Description:

"1847" dated lock and "1848" barrel.

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