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  • Auction Catalog #1041
  • Lot #6655
Lot #6654
Lot #6656

Lot 6655: Seven American Revolvers

Seven American Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2022

Lot 6655: Seven American Revolvers

Seven American Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) Smith & Wesson .38 Double Action 3rd Model

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 D.A.
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel/blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 863
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 1884-1895. Provenance: The Paul H. Thompson of Union, SC Collection

B) Smith & Wesson .32 Double Action 4th Model Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 32 Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 863
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured 1883-1909. Provenance: The Paul H. Thompson of Union, SC Collection

C) Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless 4th Model Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 863
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured 1898-1907. Provenance: The Paul H. Thompson of Union, SC Collection

D) Hopkins & Allen Forehand Model 1901 Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Hopkins & Allen
Model: Forehand
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 CF
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 863
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Provenance: The Paul H. Thompson of Union, SC Collection

E) Smith & Wesson .38 Safety Hammerless 5th Model Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 863
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured 1907-1940. Provenance: The Paul H. Thompson of Union, SC Collection

F) Smith & Wesson .38 Single Action "Baby Russian" Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Single Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 863
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured in 1876/77. Provenance: The Paul H. Thompson of Union, SC Collection

G) Smith & Wesson .38 Double Action 2nd Model Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 D.A.
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 S&W
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 863
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured 1880-1884. Provenance: The Paul H. Thompson of Union, SC Collection

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