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Lot 289: Three American Percussion Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Lot 289: Three American Percussion Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) Engraved Massachusetts Arms Co. Wesson & Leavitt Belt Revolver

Manufacturer: Massachusetts Arms Co
Model: Wesson & Leavitt Belt Revolver
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 31
Barrel: 5 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1047
Item Interest: Average
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:

One of an estimated 1,000 manufactured c. 1850-1851. Includes an extra cylinder. Action needs work.

B) Very Scarce C.R. Alsop Navy Model Revolver

Manufacturer: Alsop C R
Model: Pocket
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1047
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Only approximately 500 of these Navy Model revolvers were manufactured by C.R. Alsop of Middletown, Connecticut c.1863. No visible markings. Action needs work.

C) Springfield Arms Co. Pocket Model Revolver

Manufacturer: Springfield Arms Company
Model: Pocket
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 28
Barrel: 2 5/8 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1047
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.

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

Description:

Double trigger model with an estimated 350 manufactured.

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