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Lot #117

Lot 116: Two Antique Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2022

Lot 116: Two Antique Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2022

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. Johnson Model 1836 Conversion Pistol

Manufacturer: R. JOHNSON
Model: Percussion Conversion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 8 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1015
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:

"1843" dated lock. Two oval script cartouches on left stock flat. Absent ramrod swivel.

B) Engraved "Nock" Marked Boxlock Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 46
Barrel: 1 5/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1015
Serial Number:
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:

"LONDON" marked, Birmingham proofed, initials "RC" inscribed on small silver wrist plate.

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