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Lot #78
Lot #80

Lot 79: Three Antique American Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Lot 79: Three Antique American Pocket Pistols

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Estimated Price: $900 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Sharps Model 4B Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Sharps C & Company
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 Long RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip: rosewood
Stock:
Item Views: 708
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bores are frosted with streaking/spotting and distinct rifling.
Description:

Manufactured 1859-1874.

Rating Definition:

Fine, with some original finish, mild handling wear, and some scattered light handling marks on the grips. Mechanically excellent.



B) C. Sharps Model 1B Pepperbox Pistol

Manufacturer: Sharps C & Company
Model: Pepperbox
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch fluted
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 708
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bores are darkened with pitting/oxidation and visible rifling.
Description:

Manufactured c.1859-1874.

Rating Definition:

Fine, with most of the refinished nickel, some scattered mild flaking/wear, and some minor handling marks/wear on the grips. Mechanically excellent.



C) Engraved E. Remington & Sons Vest Pocket Single Shot Pistol

Manufacturer: E. Remington & Sons
Model: Vest Pocket Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 3 1/4 inch part round
Finish: bright
Grip: horn
Stock:
Item Views: 708
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is frosted with some light pitting/oxidation and no visible rifling.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1865-1888, floral and starburst engraving, markings re-stamped.

Rating Definition:

Good, with mostly polished bright patina, re-stamped markings, and pitting under the grips. Mechanically excellent.



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