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Lot 2323: Four Antique Percussion Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 9, 2020

Lot 2323: Four Antique Percussion Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 9, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,700 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. H. Aston & Co. Model 1842 Pistol

Manufacturer: Aston H Pistols
Model: 1842
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 8 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1089
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 127
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

"1851" dated lock.

B) Manhattan Fire Arms Co. Navy Revolver

Manufacturer: Manhattan Firearms Company
Model: Navy
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 6 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1089
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 127
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 the 1860s.

C) Whitney Pocket Revolver

Manufacturer: Whitney Arms Company
Model: Pocket
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 6 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1089
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 127
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 the late 1850s to 1860s.

D) Side by Side Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1089
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 127
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Description:

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