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Lot 2289: Eben Pierce Breech Loading Harpoon/Darting Gun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2019

Lot 2289: Eben Pierce Breech Loading Harpoon/Darting Gun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2019

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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Eben Pierce Breech Loading Harpoon/Darting Gun

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Harpoon
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: Harpoon
Barrel: 19 1/2 inch round
Finish: plated
Grip:
Stock: metal
Item Views: 1174
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 165
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 c.1880s. The example in the Smithsonian was donated by Captain Pierce after a display in 1883. Provenance: Property from the Spenger’s Fish Grotto, Berkeley, CA firearms collection.

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