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Lot #4491
Lot #4493

Lot 4492: Seven European and American Air Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2019

Lot 4492: Seven European and American Air Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2019

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Venus-Waffenwerk/Tell Model 3 Air Pistol with Box and Holster

Manufacturer: German
Model: Air Pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 4.5 mm
Barrel: 5 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 2055
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 296
Class: Other
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

Description:

One of fifty manufactured from 1936-1940 in Germany. With factory box, leatherette holster, and two tins of pellets.

B) Challenger Arms Corp. Plainsman Model Air Pistol with Box

Manufacturer: American
Model: Air Gun
Type: Other
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: black
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 2055
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 296
Class: Other
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

Description:

With factory box.

C) Challenger Arms Corp. Plainsman Model Air Pistol

Manufacturer: American
Model: Air Gun
Type: Other
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: black
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 2055
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 296
Class: Other
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:

D) Venus-Waffenwerk/Tell Model 3 Air Pistol

Manufacturer: German
Model: Air Pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 177
Barrel: 5 1/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 2055
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 296
Class: Other
Rating:

NB - EXCELLENT- near new condition 95% - 98%, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing near perfect (some wear at muzzle or sharp edges can be expected).

Description:

One of fifty manufactured from 1936-1940 in Germany.

E) Hubertus Large Frame Air Pistol

Manufacturer: German
Model: Air Pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 3 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 2055
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 296
Class: Other
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured 1925-1935 in Germany.

F) Milbro Scout Model Air Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Air Gun
Type: Other
Gauge: 177
Barrel: 2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 2055
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 296
Class: Other
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:

Manufactured post-World War II in Scotland.

G) Stoeger/Tell Model 2 Air Pistol

Manufacturer: German
Model: Air Pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 177
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 2055
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 296
Class: Other
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured 1925-1940 in Germany.

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