Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #1038
  • Lot #4158
Lot #4157
Lot #4159

Lot 4158: Three Antique European Military Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 8, 2021

Lot 4158: Three Antique European Military Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 8, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

A) Belgian Francotte Swiss Contract Model 1840 Pistol with Canton Markings

Manufacturer: Francotte A
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 931
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Liege proofed, "VAUD/176" canton marked stock.

B) French St. Etienne Model 1822/42 Pistol

Manufacturer: St. Etienne
Model: 1822
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 931
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

"1864" dated barrel.

C) French Charleville Model 1822/42 Conversion Pistol

Manufacturer: Charlesville
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 7 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 931
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

"1819" dated barrel. Provenance: The Buckstix Collection

Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #71: Two Antique Percussion Pistols

    Lot #494: Ornate Etched European Percussion Pistol

    Lot #73: American Full Stock Percussion Rifle

    Lot #472: Civil War Era European Percussion in Musketoon Configuration

    Lot #488: U.S. L. Pomeroy Model 1840 Percussion Conversion Rifled Musket

    Lot #929: Palmetto Colt Model 1855 Military Revolving Percussion Rifle