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  • Lot #4227
Lot #4226
Lot #4228

Lot 4227: Four Engraved Antique Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 12, 2021

Lot 4227: Four Engraved Antique Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 12, 2021

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Allen & Thurber Worcester Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 4 1/4 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 829
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 165
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:

Manufactured c. 1847-1856.

B) Belgian Mariette Patent Percussion Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 3 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 829
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 165
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.

Description:

C) Robbins & Lawrence Ring Trigger Percussion Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Robbins & Lawrence
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 829
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 165
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.

Description:

Manufactured mid-1850s.

D) Belgian Folding Trigger Pinfire Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Pinfire
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 3 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 829
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 165
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:

Liege proofed.

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