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Lot 273: Two U.S. Martial Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 10, 2021

Lot 273: Two U.S. Martial Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 10, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,900 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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A) "MS" Marked Johnson Model 1836 Conversion Pistol

Manufacturer: R. JOHNSON
Model: Percussion Conversion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 8 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1472
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 24
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

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

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

1839 dated lock.

B) Ames Model 1842 Navy "Box Lock" Pistol

Manufacturer: Ames N P Pistols
Model: 1842
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1472
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 24
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

"1845" dated lock and barrel.

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