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Lot #2357

Lot 2356: Three Engraved Antique Single Shot Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Lot 2356: Three Engraved Antique Single Shot Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Griffiths London Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 8 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: brown/blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 436
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"GRIFFITHS LONDON" marked lock.

B) Saw Handle Pistol by G.H. Herbert of Albany, New York

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 9 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 436
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.

Description:

Barrel marked "G.H. HERBERT/ALBANY" on top. Lock needs work.

C) American Style Underhammer Pistol

Manufacturer: American
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 7 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 436
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Unmarked.

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