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Lot #345
Lot #347

Lot 346: Seven Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 3, 2021

Lot 346: Seven Handguns

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 Bar Hammer Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Bar Hammer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 21 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 785
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 30
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:

Manufactured c. 1840s-1860s and apparently period modified with a long barrel, ramrod, and forend.

B) Large Underhammer Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Underhammer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 12 1/2 inch part octagon
Finish: black
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 785
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

C) Engraved Belgian Double Barrel Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm
Barrel: 5 3/8 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 785
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 30
Class: Antique
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

Description:

Manufactured c. 1893-early 20th century.

D) Double Barrel Pinfire Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Double Barrel- Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 4 5/8 inch solid rib
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 785
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 30
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:

E) Engraved Belgian Double Barrel Boxlock Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Side by Side
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 3 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 785
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:

F) Engraved "Nock" Boxlock Percussion Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: ebonized
Stock:
Item Views: 785
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:

G) Engraved Boxlock Flintlock Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 785
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 30
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:

Detached top jaw and partial jaw screw included.

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