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  • Lot #4257
Lot #4256
Lot #4258

Lot 4257: Two Percussion Knife Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 5, 2021

Lot 4257: Two Percussion Knife Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 5, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Unmarked Elgin Style "Cutlass Pistol"

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 34
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: unknown
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1324
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 200
Class: Antique
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

B) "Self Protector" Knife Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 26
Barrel: 3 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1324
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 200
Class: Antique
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

Description:

Appears to be a later copy of a Unwin & Rodger's Self-Protector. It does not have English proofs. The blades have Joseph Rodgers & Sons markings.

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