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Lot #312

Lot 311: Five Engraved Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 10, 2021

Lot 311: Five Engraved Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 10, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) European Side by Side Folding Trigger Pinfire Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Double Barrel
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 57
Barrel: 5 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2137
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

B) Belgian Side by Side Centerfire Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Side by Side
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 CF
Barrel: 4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: wood
Stock:
Item Views: 2137
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

C) British Powell Swivel Double Barrel Percussion Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 1 1/4 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2137
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.

Description:

Birmingham proofed.

D) European Center Hammer Flintlock Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 1 1/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2137
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:

E) Ethan Allen Pocket Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen Ethan
Model: Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 30
Barrel: 2 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2137
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 26
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

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