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  • Lot #2309
Lot #2308
Lot #2310

Lot 2309: Two Engraved G. Giffard French Air Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two Engraved P. Giffard Patent French Pneumatic Pump Air Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Lot 2309: Two Engraved G. Giffard French Air Pistols

Collector's Lot of Two Engraved P. Giffard Patent French Pneumatic Pump Air Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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A) Documented P. Giffard Patent French Air Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Air Pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 177
Barrel: 8 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 639
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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.

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

Description:

Manufactured circa 1860s. Circular brass collection tag marked "R.D. BEEMAN/PRIVATE/COLLECTION/205" hanging from the trigger guard. The hammer does not properly cock. This exact pistol is photographed and described on page 595 of "Blue Book of Airguns, Thirteenth Edition". Provenance: The Dr. Robert D. Beeman Collection

B) P. Giffard Patent French Air Pistol

Manufacturer: French
Model: Air Pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 177
Barrel: 8 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 639
Serial Number:
Class: Other
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured circa 1860s. Circular brass collection tag marked "R.D. BEEMAN/PRIVATE/COLLECTION/2049" hanging from the trigger guard. Partially repaired split in the middle of stock and hammer does not cock. Provenance: The Dr. Robert D. Beeman Collection

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