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Lot #479

Lot 478: Three Antique Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 18, 2023

Lot 478: Three Antique Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 18, 2023

Estimated Price: $300 - $500
Price Realized:
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A) Hawes Contemporary British Tower Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Hawes
Model: Tower
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 68
Barrel: 8 5/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 906
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
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.

Description:

NRA medallion in right side of frame.

B) Unknown Flobert Style Single Shot Parlor Pistol

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Single Shot
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 22
Barrel: 8 3/4 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 906
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

Left side of frame stamped "HEY". Front strap of grip numbered "730".

C) J. Wadsworth London Marked Boxlock Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: British
Model: Percussion
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 2 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue/brass
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 906
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

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