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Lot #337
Lot #339

Lot 338: Three Antique American Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2022

Lot 338: Three Antique American Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Allen & Thurber Percussion Six-Shot Pepperbox Pistol with Inscribed Plaque

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 4 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 766
Item Interest: Average
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.

Description:

Manufactured c. 1847-1856 in Worcester. "Lieut./of the S.W. Division./CITY" inscribed on silver plaque on left grip.

B) Morgan & Clapp Derringer Pistol

Manufacturer: Morgan & Clapp
Model: Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 30 RF
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: bright/blue/silver
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 766
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.

Description:

Manufactured c. 1864-66.

C) Sharps Model 2A Four-Shot Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Sharps C & Company
Model: 2A
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 30 RF
Barrel: 3 inch fluted
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: gutta percha
Stock:
Item Views: 766
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

Manufactured c. 1859-1874.

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