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Lot #2128

Lot 2127: Three U.S. Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2022

Lot 2127: Three U.S. Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) I. N. Johnson Model 1842 Pistol

Manufacturer: Johnson I.N.
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 8 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 645
Item Interest: Average
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:

"1853" dated lock and barrel tang.

B) H. Aston & Co. Model 1842 Pistol

Manufacturer: Aston H Pistols
Model: 1842
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 8 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 645
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:

"1850" dated lock and barrel tang. Two inspection cartouches on left stock flat.

C) Navy Marked Model 1842 Pistol

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 8 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 645
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:

"1847" dated lock and barrel tang. Maker marking on lock obliterated. "USN" marked on top of breech.

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