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Lot 234: Six Top Break Revolvers

Six Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2018

Lot 234: Six Top Break Revolvers

Six Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2018

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,400
Price Realized:
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A) Smith & Wesson .38 Double Action Fourth Model Revolver with Pearl Grips

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel/blue
Grip: mother of pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 1079
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 27
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.

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

Description:

Manufactured c. 1895-1898.

B) Smith & Wesson .38 Double Action Fifth Model Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel/blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1079
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 27
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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.

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

Description:

Manufactured in 1909-1911.

C) Harrington & Richardson Auto-Ejecting Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Auto-Ejecting
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel/blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1079
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 27
Class: Antique
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured c. 1905-1940.

D) Harrington & Richardson Safety Hammer Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Safety Hammer Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1079
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 27
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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 in 1905-1940.

E) Marlin Model 38 Standard 1878 Revolver

Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Co
Model: 38 Standard 1878
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1079
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 27
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 1878-1887.

F) Harrington & Richardson "Automatic" Revolver

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Automatic
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1079
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 27
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:

Manufactured in the early 20th century.

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