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Lot 320: Six European Percussion Side by Side Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 10, 2021

Lot 320: Six European Percussion Side by Side Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 10, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) European Side by Side Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 39
Barrel: 5 inch solid rib
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1736
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Marked "NGA" on trigger guard.

B) Engraved Belgian Side by Side Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 3 1/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1736
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.

Description:

C) European Side by Side Pistol

Manufacturer: European
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 43
Barrel: 2 5/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1736
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:

D) Engraved Belgian Side by Side Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 2 7/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1736
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.

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

Description:

E) Engraved Belgian Side by Side Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 3 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1736
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.

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

Description:

F) Engraved Belgian Side by Side Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 2 7/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1736
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:

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