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Lot #2133

Lot 2132: Five Engraved Antique American Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Lot 2132: Five Engraved Antique American Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) Manhattan Shotgun Hammer Percussion Single Shot Pistol

Manufacturer: Manhattan Firearms Company
Model: Hammer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 5 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 717
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 120
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. 1856 to 1859.

B) Manhattan Three-Barrel Percussion Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Manhattan Firearms Company
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 30
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 717
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 120
Class: Antique
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 c. 1856-1859.

C) Ethan Allen & Co. .22 Side Hammer Revolver

Manufacturer: Allen Ethan
Model: Side Hammer
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: antique ivory
Stock:
Item Views: 717
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 120
Class: Antique
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 c. 1865.

D) Manhattan Bar Hammer Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Manhattan Firearms Company
Model: Bar Hammer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 2 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 717
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 120
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 in the 1850s. Includes a combination barrel wrench and ball mold.

E) Merrimack Arms Southerner Derringer

Manufacturer: Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co.
Model: Southerner
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 41 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: smooth
Stock:
Item Views: 717
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 120
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:

Produced from 1866 to 1869.

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