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  • Auction Catalog #1044
  • Lot #4343
Lot #4342
Lot #4344

Lot 4343: Four Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Lot 4343: Four Percussion Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2023

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) Liege Proofed Mariette Patent Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 2 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 541
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

B) Liege Proofed Mariette Patent Pepperbox

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch cluster
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 541
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

C) Engraved Manhattan Bar Hammer Pistol

Manufacturer: Manhattan Firearms Company
Model: Bar Hammer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 3 inch part octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 541
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:

Manufactured in the 1850s.

D) German Pistol

Manufacturer: German
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 44
Barrel: 3 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 541
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"260" stamped on left grip panel.

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