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Lot #172

Lot 171: Six Percussion Single Shot Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2021

Lot 171: Six Percussion Single Shot Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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A) British Sharpe Brass Barreled Percussion Conversion Pistol

Manufacturer: sharpe
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 55
Barrel: 9 inch round
Finish: bright/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1215
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
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:

"SHARPE" marked lock, "EXTRA/SHARPE/PROOF" marked barrel. Birmingham proofed.

B) French Charleville Model 1822 T-Bis Percussion Conversion Pistol

Manufacturer: French State Arsenals
Model: 1822
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 7 7/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1215
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"1831" dated.

C) French Roguet Dueling Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Dueling
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 68
Barrel: 6 3/8 inch flared octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1215
Serial Number:
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:

Roguet of St. Etienne active c. 1833-38. Matched pair with "D" of this lot. Flared muzzle, caliber approximate.

D) French Roguet Dueling Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Dueling
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 68
Barrel: 6 3/8 inch flared octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1215
Serial Number:
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:

Matched pair with "C" of this lot.

E) Engraved European Pistol

Manufacturer: Unmarked
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 7 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue/bright
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1215
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

F) American Unmarked Blunt & Syms Style Pistol

Manufacturer: Unmarked
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 7 inch half octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1215
Serial Number:
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:

Inset eagle and shield in left grip. Rod absent.

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