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  • Auction Catalog #1044
  • Lot #2853
Lot #2852
Lot #2854

Lot 2853: Three American Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Lot 2853: Three American Double Action Revolvers

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 5, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750

A) Wells Fargo Marked Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action Frontier Model Revolver

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 44 Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 6 1/2 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 497
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured 1886-1913. Left side of barrel stamped "WF & Co EX." Left side of frame is stamped with the number "78." Back strap marked in large font "WELLS FARGO & Co."

B) Harrington & Richardson Safety Hammer Revolver

Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Inc
Model: Safety Hammer Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 CF
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 497
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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.

Description:

C) Iver Johnson Safety Hammerless Revolver

Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms Inc
Model: Safety Hammerless
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 CF
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 497
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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.

Description:

Couple of screws and left grip panel are absent. With hobbyist display case.

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