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Lot #496
Lot #498

Lot 497: Fourteen Handgun Frames

Fourteen Handgun Frames

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 23, 2017

Lot 497: Fourteen Handgun Frames

Fourteen Handgun Frames

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: March 23, 2017

Estimated Price: $200 - $400

A) Iver Johnson Model 55 Target Revolver with Assorted Parts

Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms Inc
Model: 55
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 RF
Barrel: 6 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 791
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

From the William Goforth Collection. Cylinder, cylinder pin, and grip screw are absent. Includes four assorted handgun magazines, two barrels, three cylinders, one grip panel, one slide, one rear sight, one front sight, two scope rails, one internal part, and three Iver Johnson boxes.

B) Iver Johnson Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms Inc
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 791
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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.

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

Description:

From the William Goforth Collection. Trigger assembly is disassembled. Some small parts absent.

C) Iver Johnson Starter Revolver

Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms Inc
Model: I J Starter
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 2 3/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 791
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Rating:

NG - 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. Finish obscured by heavy cleaning, rust or corrosion.

Description:

From the William Goforth Collection. Frame and barrel only. Barrel is blocked.

D) U.S. Revolver Co. Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: US Revolver Co.
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 791
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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.

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

Description:

Includes frame, barrel, and cylinder only.

E) Iver Johnson Safety Automatic Revolver

Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms Inc
Model: Safety Automatic Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish: nickel
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 791
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
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:

From the William Goforth Collection. Includes frame and barrel only.

F) Iver Johnson Model 1900 Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms Inc
Model: 1900
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 791
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

From the William Goforth Collection. Cylinder is absent.

G) Iver Johnson Model 1900 Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms Inc
Model: 1900
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 791
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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.

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

Description:

From the William Goforth Collection. Includes frame and barrel only.

H) U.S. Revolver Co. Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: US Revolver Co.
Model: Double Action
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 32 CF
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 791
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

Grips and trigger assembly absent.

I) Unmarked Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge:
Barrel:
Finish: nickel
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 791
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

Includes frame only.

J) Unmarked Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: N/A
Barrel:
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 791
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

Includes frame only.

K) Unmarked Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: N/A
Barrel:
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 791
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

Includes frame only.

L) Unmarked Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: N/A
Barrel:
Finish: nickel
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 791
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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.

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

Description:

Includes frame only.

M) Unmarked Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: N/A
Barrel:
Finish: nickel
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 791
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

Includes frame only. Right side of frame marked "Star/B".

N) Iver Johnson Top Break Revolver

Manufacturer: Iver Johnson Arms Inc
Model: Top Break
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 3 inch solid rib
Finish:
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 791
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
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:

From the William Goforth Collection. Grips and other small parts are absent. Trigger assembly is disassembled.

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