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  • Auction Catalog #1043
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Lot #2544
Lot #2546

Lot 2545: Three Rare Antique American Pocket Handguns

Collector's Lot of Three Rare Antique American Pocket Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Lot 2545: Three Rare Antique American Pocket Handguns

Collector's Lot of Three Rare Antique American Pocket Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 22, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,500

A) Bliss & Goodyear Pocket Model Percussion Revolver

Manufacturer: Bliss & Goodyear
Model: Pocket
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 3 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 911
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
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:

Manufactured c. 1860.

B) C. Sharps Model 4A Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Sharps C & Company
Model: 4
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 911
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
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:

Manufactured in 1859-1874.

C) J. Stevens "Fish Tail" Vest Pocket Single Shot Pistol

Manufacturer: Stevens J Arms Co
Model: Vest Pocket
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 30 RF
Barrel: 3 inch part octagon
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 911
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:

Only around 1,200 were manufactured in 1864 to 1876. The "Fish Tail" or "Kickup Model" is significant as Joshua Stevens' first work as an independent arms manufacturer.

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