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  • Auction Catalog #1041
  • Lot #4113
Lot #4112
Lot #4114

Lot 4113: Three Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2022

Lot 4113: Three Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) George Goulcher Marked Pistol with Case

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 7 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 947
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

With hardwood case containing a powder flask, Remington UMC cap tin, and lead balls.

B) U.S. H. Aston 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: 947
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Dated 1851.

C) Allen Thurber & Co. Six-Shot Bar Hammer Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch cluster
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 947
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.

Description:

Manufactured c. 1847-1856.

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