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Lot 2375: Five Antique Single Shot Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Lot 2375: Five Antique Single Shot Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Bacon Single Shot Pistol

Manufacturer: Bacon Arms Co
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 654
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:

B) Unmarked Derringer

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 30 RF
Barrel: 3 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 654
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
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.

Description:

C) Cowles & Son Derringer

Manufacturer: Cowles & Son
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch part round
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 654
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.

Description:

D) Ethan Allen .22 Center Hammer Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen Ethan
Model: 22 Center Hammer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 3 1/8 inch part round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 654
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:

E) Ethan Allen Vest Pocket Derringer

Manufacturer: Allen Ethan
Model: Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 inch part round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 654
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:

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