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Lot #2238
Lot #2240

Lot 2239: Four Single Shot Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Lot 2239: Four Single Shot Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Tower Pistol

Manufacturer: Tower
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 65
Barrel: 8 7/8 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 677
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:

"TOWER" and "(crown)/GR" marked lock.

B) Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 65
Barrel: 10 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 677
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Spuriously marked "NORTH WEST/COMPANY" on the lock.

C) French Model 1822 Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: 1822
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 677
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:

Absent percussion nipple and ramrod.

D) French Model 1822 T Bis Percussion Conversion Rifled Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: 1822
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 72
Barrel: 7 7/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 677
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:

Bent area at right of muzzle.

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