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Lot 2029: Three Antique Single Shot Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Lot 2029: Three Antique Single Shot Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500

A) Smoothbore "Eclipse" Derringer Pistol

Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms Inc
Model: Eclipse Derringer
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 2 7/8 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 750
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

Manufactured by Iver, Bye & Co. and Iver Johnson c. 1870s-1887. This example has an unmarked barrel chambered in the obsolete .32 rimfire cartridge.

Rating Definition:

Very good with original finish, flaking, minor pitting, and general mild wear. Mechanically fine.



B) Allen & Wheelock Center Hammer Single Shot Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Wheelock
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 RF
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch part round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 750
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Manufactured c. early 1860s.

Rating Definition:

Good with gray patina, minor oxidation, and mild wear. Mechanically fine.



C) "PATENTED" Marked Center Hammer Single Shot Pistol

Manufacturer: Allen & Wheelock
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 30 RF
Barrel: 4 inch part round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 750
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

Appears to be a variation of the Allen & Wheelock pistol manufactured c. early 1860s but only marked with "PATENTED" on the left side of the barrel and the serial number.

Rating Definition:

Good with traces of original finish, gray patina, mild oxidation, repaired hammer, and general mild wear, including some edge wear on the grips. Mechanically fine.



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