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Lot #2381
Lot #2383

Lot 2382: Five Antique Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Lot 2382: Five Antique Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Engraved Allen Patent Type Bar Hammer Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 3 3/8 inch fluted
Finish: brown
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 728
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.

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

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

Description:

Manufactured c. 1840s-1850s.

B) Allen's Patent Bar Hammer Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 4 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 728
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:

Manufactured c. 1840s-1850s.

C) Allen's Patent Bar Hammer Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Thurber
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 728
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:

Manufactured c. 1840s-1850s. "FBW" is carved into the left grip.

D) Frank Wesson Single Shot Pistol

Manufacturer: Frank Wesson
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 3 1/2 inch part round
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 728
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:

Manufactured c. 1859-1870s.

E) Marlin Never Miss Derringer

Manufacturer: Marlin Firearms Co
Model: Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 728
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:

Manufactured c. 1870-1881.

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