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  • Auction Catalog #1040
  • Lot #4260
Lot #4259
Lot #4261

Lot 4260: Six Antique Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 24, 2022

Lot 4260: Six Antique Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 24, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Allen & Thurber Worcester Percussion Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch cluster
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 854
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured c. 1847-1856.

B) Unknown Single Shot Underhammer Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 3 1/8 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 854
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

C) Unknown Single Shot Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 27
Barrel: 2 3/4 inch hexagon
Finish: blue/bright
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 854
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:

"1840" crudely inscribed on left.

D) Unknown Single Shot Rimfire Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 3/4 inch part round
Finish: blue
Grip: synthetic
Stock:
Item Views: 854
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

E) Merrimack Arms Southerner Single Shot Rimfire Derringer

Manufacturer: Merrimack Arms & Manufacturing Co.
Model: Southerner
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 41 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/bright
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 854
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Manufactured c. 1869-1873.

F) E. Remington & Sons Elliot .22 Rimfire Pepperbox

Manufacturer: E. Remington & Sons
Model: Elliot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 3 inch cluster
Finish: blue
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 854
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Manufactured c. 1863-1870s.

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