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  • Auction Catalog #1041
  • Lot #2259
Lot #2258
Lot #2260

Lot 2259: Four Antique Muzzleloading Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2022

Lot 2259: Four Antique Muzzleloading Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) T. Moose Marked Percussion Target Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 37mm
Barrel: 11 1/2 inch part octagon
Finish: bright/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1341
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Lock and barrel marked "T. MOOSE", breech plug tang drilled and tapped for rear sight.

B) T. Ketland London Marked Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Ketland
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1341
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:

British and Liege proofed barrel marked "LONDON", lock marked "T/KETLAND/&Co".

C) T. Ketland London Marked Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Ketland
Model: Flintlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1341
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:

British and Liege proofed barrel marked "LONDON", lock marked "T/KETLAND/&Co".

D) Flintlock Pistol with "TOWER" Marked Lock

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1341
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

Lock marked with "crown" and "TOWER".

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