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Lot 470: Three Contemporary Muzzle Loading Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 18, 2023

Lot 470: Three Contemporary Muzzle Loading Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 18, 2023

Estimated Price: $300 - $500
Price Realized:
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A) Unknown Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 10 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walunt
Stock:
Item Views: 869
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Action frozen. All visible markings removed during refinishing.

B) Unknown Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 9 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 869
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"US" marked into the barrel and the lock plate. "CSA" etched into the lock plate. All other visible markings removed during refinishing.

C) Unknown Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Flintlock Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 5 1/4 inch part octagon
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 869
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Rating:

NF - FAIR- 0% - 40% with generally smooth finish, may have mild cleaning yet not deeply pitted, but well worn, replacement of minor parts may need mechanical adjustments, may have rust and may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable. In working condition. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 0% - 40% gun.

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

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

All visible markings removed during refinishing.

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