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Lot #2888

Lot 2887: Six European Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Lot 2887: Six European Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Engraved J. Warnant Brevete Revolver

Manufacturer: Warnant L And J
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 455
Barrel: 5 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: ebony
Stock:
Item Views: 1023
Item Interest: Average
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) Albert Spirlet & Cie. Tip-Up Revolver

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 5 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: ebony
Stock:
Item Views: 1023
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) Engraved Gasser Patent Revolver with Holster

Manufacturer: European
Model: Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 9 mm
Barrel: 4 7/8 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: absent
Stock:
Item Views: 1023
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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:

Bulged barrel. Includes a black leather holster (very good with mostly minor storage wear and some cracking on the flap fold) and two figured wood grip blanks and template for making new grips.

D) J. Warnant-Creon Brevete Revolver with Holster

Manufacturer: Warnant L And J
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 3 1/8 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: bone
Stock:
Item Views: 1023
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.

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

Description:

Includes a Brauer Bros. Mfg. Co. "U 35" marked multi-tone holster with sherpa style lining (very good with minor wear including some stains).

E) Bruni Model ME Ranger Blank Firing Revolver

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
Gauge: 380
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: black
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1023
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

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

Description:

F) Belgian "Texas Ranger" Revolver

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Texas Ranger
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 Colt Special
Barrel: 5 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: stag
Stock:
Item Views: 1023
Serial Number:
Class: Modern Handgun
Bore Condition: Shiny - Very little wear
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

Description:

Frame marked "CAL 380" and barrel marked "FOR 38 COLTS SPECIAL CTGS."

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