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Lot #342
Lot #344

Lot 343: Cased Set of Four Antique Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 3, 2021

Lot 343: Cased Set of Four Antique Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 3, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Allen & Thurber Side Hammer Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 6 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 933
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 30
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.

Description:

All from the mid 19th century. The case also contains two cap tins, two powder flasks, a bullet mold with barrel wrench, and some loose rounds. Gun "A" has a weak mainspring.

B) Engraved Blunt & Syms Ring Trigger Pistol

Manufacturer: Blunt & Syms
Model: Ring Trigger
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 6 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 933
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 30
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:

C) Engraved Allen & Wheelock Bar Hammer Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Wheelock
Model: Bar Hammer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 933
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 30
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:

D) Engraved Allen Bar Hammer Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Wheelock
Model: Bar Hammer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 30
Barrel: 2 1/8 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 933
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 30
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:

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