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Lot #2248
Lot #2250

Lot 2249: Ten Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Lot 2249: Ten Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) Silver Accented Ruggles Underhammer Pistol

Manufacturer: A. Ruggles
Model: Underhammer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 5 3/8 inch part octagon
Finish: brown
Grip: maple
Stock:
Item Views: 679
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

B) Unwin & Rodgers Non-XLL Knife Pistol

Manufacturer: Unwin & Rodgers
Model: Knife Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 3 1/8 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: horn
Stock:
Item Views: 679
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

C) Liege Proofed Double Barrel Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Double Barrel Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 679
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.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

D) Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 679
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.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

E) Liege Proofed Boxlock Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Pocket Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 2 7/8 inch ribbed
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 679
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.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

F) Liege Proofed Boxlock Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 50
Barrel: 3 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 679
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:

G) Liege Proofed Boxlock Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 679
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:

H) Oxford Marked Boxlock Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 48
Barrel: 1 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 679
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.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

I) Liege Proofed Boxlock Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 1 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 679
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.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

J) Liege Proofed Boxlock Pocket Pistol

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 1 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 679
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:

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