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  • Auction Catalog #1041
  • Lot #6285
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Lot 6285: Three Antique Pocket Type Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2022

Lot 6285: Three Antique Pocket Type Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2022

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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A) Allen Thurber & Co. Six-Shot Bar Hammer Percussion Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 719
Item Interest: Average
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:

Manufactured c. 1854-1856.

B) German Proofed Folding Trigger Double Action Pinfire Revolver

Manufacturer: European
Model: Pinfire
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 7.5mm
Barrel: 3 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 719
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:

"Crown/crown/U" proofed.

C) C. Sharps & Co. Model 1A Pistol

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 719
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:

Manufactured c. 1859-1874.

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