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Lot 309: Four Engraved British Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 10, 2021

Lot 309: Four Engraved British Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 10, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) James Beattie London Over/Under Pistol

Manufacturer: Beattie J
Model: Perussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 55
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: bright
Grip: cherry
Stock:
Item Views: 2384
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
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.

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

Description:

B) Birmingham Swivel Double Barrel Folding Trigger Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Swivel Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2384
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

Description:

C) Superposed Over/Under Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 3 inch flat side
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2384
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Birmingham proofed. Both barrels fire at once.

D) Smith Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 1 7/8 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2384
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

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