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Lot #4341
Lot #4343

Lot 4342: Three American Pocket Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Lot 4342: Three American Pocket Handguns

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Estimated Price: $850 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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A) Sharps Model 2 Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 30 RF
Barrel: 3 inch fluted
Finish: blue/nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 560
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured c. 1859-1874. Right grip panel absent.

B) Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Open Top
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 3/8 inch round
Finish: blue/silver
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 560
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:

C) Colt Third Model Derringer

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: #3 Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 41 RF
Barrel: 21 /2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 560
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured 1870-1912.

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