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Lot 2227: Six Antique American Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2022

Lot 2227: Six Antique American Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 17, 2022

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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A) Frank Wesson Pocket Rifle with Matching Stock

Manufacturer: Frank Wesson
Model: 1870
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 15 inch octagon
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2315
Item Interest: Average
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.

Description:

Introduced in 1870, stock numbered to gun.

B) Smith & Wesson No. 1 1/2 Single Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 1 1/2
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 2315
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

Manufactured 1878-92.

C) L.B. Taylor Derringer

Manufacturer: Taylor L B
Model: Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2315
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:

Manufactured 1868-1870.

D) Whitney Model No. 1 .30 RF Revolver

Manufacturer: Whitneyville Armory
Model: Spur Trigger
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 30 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 2315
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

Manufactured 1871-1879.

E) Engraved Hopkins & Allen Blue Jacket No. 1 Revolver

Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen
Model: Blue Jacket
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2315
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.

Description:

F) Remington-Elliot Ring Trigger.32 RF Derringer

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: Elliot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 3 3/8 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 2315
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
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:

Manufactured 1863-88.

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